Job Title: Occupational TherapistLocation: Shepherd's Bush, West LondonSalary: Aligned to experienceContract: Full-time, PermanentStart Date: February 2025 or sooner if possibleMLK Search is supporting this Outstanding Specialist School for children with Autism in appointing an Occupational Therapist to work across their schools in west London.This is a truly unique organisation, with a student-centred approach, and professional development and wellbeing of staff at the very forefront of everything they do. Not often do you come across such a passionate Senior Leadership Team who live and breathe the core values of the school each and every day.The successful candidate will be a key member of therapeutic team and will have the opportunity to continually develop from in house and external training opportunities. You will conduct assessments, and provide and oversee tailored interventions to students aged five to 19.Working closely with your education colleagues and the SLT you will provide appropriate OT input and training, as well as contribute to the holistic approach and mental and physical wellbeing within the school.You will work with neurodivergent young people who present with sensory, mental health and special educational needs associated with their diagnosis of autism. A flexible approach, a sense of humour, reliability, punctuality, stamina, resilience and the ability to work under pressure are essential.As a school, they are totally committed to supporting personal and professional development and can offer specialist training and support as required. The organisation maintains a strong safeguarding culture, and pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.When it comes to looking after their pupils, they strive for excellence, and treat each person as an individual. With this in mind, they are looking for an OT who shares a vision of patience, enthusiasm, and respect.Person Requirements:Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and valid HCPC RegistrationPrevious experience of paid or voluntary work within an educational or complex needs settingExperience within complex communication challenges relating to autismExperience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialityKnowledge of a range of assessment tools and evidence of skilled applicationOngoing evidence of CPDIf you are a qualified Occupational Therapy specialist with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with Autism and would like to work in a supportive, collaborative, and truly unique education setting, please APPLY NOW!Or alternatively, please contact me for further information:T: 07793 209 744E: Greg.Bookman@MLK-Search.co.ukPlease note we are not able to provide sponsorship for this opportunity
