J800009936

Specialist Occupational Therapist (Permanent)

Location: Surrey

Salary: £39,418 - £41,332 (T3.1 – T3.3)

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods. Includes a generous 10 weeks' leave during school closure periods.

Client Group: Special School

Sponsor available

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist day and residential primary school in Surrey for a permanent Specialist Occupational Therapist. The school supports up to 75 pupils aged 4–11 years with Speech and Language Disorders and associated needs, including children with high-functioning Autism.

Job Role

• Deliver occupational therapy services within a school-based setting, supporting pupils to achieve their learning and developmental goals.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised intervention programmes tailored to identified needs.

• Work autonomously to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group therapy sessions in specialist treatment areas and functional environments.

• Support participation, functional independence, and meaningful engagement in educational and daily activities.

• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to promote positive outcomes.

• Adapt interventions across various settings to enhance learning, participation, and overall wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor progress to ensure effective, evidence-based practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist

• HCPC Registered

• Experience working with children with special educational needs

• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Annual salary reviews

• Employee Assistance Programme providing a confidential helpline

• Supportive and paid sick leave

• One wellbeing day per year during term time

• Mental Health First Aiders on site

• A supportive culture promoting positive mental health and wellbeing

• Celebration of life events

• Staff appreciation initiatives throughout the year

• Friendly, passionate, and enthusiastic team environment

• Free optional winter flu vaccination

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance cover

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Free eye test

• Interest-free annual season ticket loan and bike loan

• On-site parking

• Discounted staff lunches

• Access to discounts and wellbeing resources through Perkbox

• Comprehensive induction programme

• Ongoing professional development, training, and regular professional support

For more information, please contact:  parul.patel@tpgplc.com