The posting
Occupational Therapist
Part Time
14 hours per week | Term Time Only (39 weeks per year) Working Hours: within the school day, days to be confirmed. Salary: Support Staff Scale F, £41,983 to £46,564 FTE per annum Actual Salary:£13,829.51to £15,338.53 per annum Contract: Permanent, Part Time Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to pre-employment checks
The Romsey School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to support pupils with sensory and additional needs across our thriving secondary school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded SEND team and work closely with colleagues within our Autism Resource Base and SEN Department to help pupils develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to flourish both academically and personally.
About the Role
Working as part of our established multidisciplinary team, you will support children and young people with autism and sensory processing needs through assessment, intervention, consultation and staff training.
You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, Learning Support Assistants, families and external professionals to ensure that pupils receive appropriate support and adaptations that enable them to access learning and participate fully in school life.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering individual and small-group occupational therapy interventions
- Completing sensory assessments and providing recommendations
- Advising staff on effective strategies and reasonable adjustments
- Contributing to annual reviews through written reports
- Supporting families and working collaboratively with external professionals
- Delivering training for staff across the Autism Resource Base, SEN Department and wider school
- Providing regular written feedback and contributing to whole-school approaches for supporting pupils with additional needs
About You
We are looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with autism and sensory needs.
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- A minimum of Module 1 Sensory Integration training
- Knowledge and understanding of the Zones of Regulation and/or Alert Programme
- At least two years' experience working with children and young people with autism
- Good GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A patient, calm and flexible approach, together with a good sense of humour
Why Join The Romsey School?
At The Romsey School, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed. You will join a supportive and highly skilled team that values collaboration, professional development and innovation in SEND provision.
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and their families while helping to shape and enhance specialist provision across the school.
In Return, We Offer:
- Access to our staff benefits programme, including the Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Eye care vouchers
- Opportunities to contribute to wider school life through involvement in a range of staff-led initiatives and activities, including:
- Student Leadership
- Extracurricular sports clubs
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- Educational visits and trips, including international opportunities to destinations such as Kenya, Iceland, Spain, Paris and Austria
- Discounted lunches from our excellent in-house catering team.
- Access to, and an employee discount for, our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights.
- Free on-site staff parking.
- A welcoming and supportive school community committed to making a positive difference for young people.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and who wants to be part of a school that places inclusion, wellbeing and achievement at the heart of everything it does.
If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.
The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
