Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist• Specialist SEND School• Hackney• Band 6 Band 7A specialist school for pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) is currently looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join their staff on a temporary-to-permanent basis from September.The RoleAs one of the school''s Occupational Therapists, you will be working across 3 school sites based in Hackney. You will assess, plan, resource and deliver effective and engaging occupational therapy programmes for pupils aged 3 19 (supported by teachers and school leaders). Pupils attending the school have varying needs and all are provided with a combined programme of therapy and teaching to meet their individual needs.You will work collaboratively with colleagues, external professionals and families to support pupils'' participation, independence and access to learning. Your role will also include planning and delivering whole-staff training to promote occupational therapy strategies and best practice throughout the school.Your weekly role will consist of therapeutic work in one-to-one sessions with individual pupils, as well as supporting small groups or whole classes depending on need. You may deliver structured, weekly intervention programmes and/or provide in-the-moment therapeutic support within the classroom environment. You will support the successful operation of all aspects of the school, as directed by the senior leadership team.The SchoolThis large specialist SEND school is ..... full job details .....