Occupational Therapist – Specialist School

Occupational Therapist - Specialist School

Greater Manchester

£40,000 - £56,000 per annum DOE

Full-time, permanent

Compass Associates is working in partnership with a specialist school in Greater Manchester to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join its established clinical team.

Following growth, the organisation is expanding its therapy provision to support a growing number of children and young people with complex and diverse needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for passionate clinicians who want to make a meaningful difference within a specialist educational setting, working collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider team to embed therapeutic support throughout the school day.

The Setting

The school supports children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD and complex speech, language and communication needs.

The school takes a collaborative, whole-school approach, ensuring therapy is integrated into pupils' everyday learning and development rather than delivered solely through traditional clinic-based sessions.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work across the school, providing a combination of universal, targeted and individualised support.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering individualised therapy and interventions to support pupils' development, communication, sensory regulation and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to embed therapeutic strategies throughout the curriculum and wider school environment.
• Providing advice, consultation and training to staff to help them support pupils' needs effectively.
• Supporting specific classes and groups through targeted interventions and specialist input.
• Assessing pupils' needs, contributing to appropriate intervention plans and monitoring progress.
• Working alongside the existing clinical team and wider school staff to deliver a consistent, child-centred approach.

About You

We are keen to speak with HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist who have experience working with children and young people with additional needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sensory Integration is desirable but not essential 

Interview Process

Informal walkaround of the school followed by a formal interview

Contact Details:            

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jenny Marr on 0161 672 3174 or [email protected]          

Referrals

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers of your choice for each successful recommendation