Occupational Therapist – School

Job Description

Occupational Therapist
Dudley
Up to £44,000 per annum, dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week
Full-Time, Permanent
Specialist School / SEND Education

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in a specialist school setting?

We are recruiting a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a supportive multidisciplinary team within a school in Dudley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to work with children and young people with a range of special educational needs (SEN), SEND, autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and developmental needs.

You will provide tailored, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention, helping pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to become more independent and achieve their potential both in school and beyond.

As a School-Based Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, families and other professionals to ensure occupational therapy is integrated into the wider educational environment.

We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist who is committed to helping children and young people with additional needs achieve greater independence.
You will ideally have:

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Experience or knowledge of SEND/SEN, autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties or developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
• An understanding of occupational therapy within an educational or specialist school setting.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A person-centred and practical approach to therapy.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car – essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £44,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent Occupational Therapist position.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Specialist school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within paediatric OT and SEND.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist, OT, Paediatric Occupational Therapist or HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience supporting children and young people with SEND, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and progress your leadership career, please send your CV to charley.loughrey@findmedical.co.uk or call Charley directly on 07535 166 424 for a confidential discussion.

Find Medical is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher or charity donation for any successful referral once the candidate passes probation/rebate period.