Trainee Occupational Therapist
Apply for this role ↓Location: SolihullSetting: Specialist SEN School – PMLDContract: Full-TimeSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
About the Opportunity
- We are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist and Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Solihull, supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The role will be working as a Learning support assistant and an Occupational therapist on a hybrid scheme.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of pupils with complex physical, sensory, medical and learning needs.
- The school provides a nurturing, inclusive and highly supportive learning environment where every pupil is valued and encouraged to develop their communication, independence, sensory awareness and physical abilities.
- We welcome applications from newly qualified Occupational Therapists looking to develop their careers within a specialist educational setting, as well as enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants who have a genuine passion for working with children with complex needs.
Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist
- We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop their clinical skills and experience within a specialist PMLD school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess pupils' individual occupational therapy needs and contribute to personalised intervention programmes.
- Support the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills and functional independence.
- Deliver sensory-based activities to support pupils' sensory processing and engagement.
- Support positioning, postural management and functional movement in collaboration with relevant professionals.
- Contribute to pupils' access to learning, play and everyday activities.
- Recommend appropriate specialist equipment and adaptations to support participation and independence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and other professionals.
- Contribute to EHCP outcomes, annual reviews and individual pupil progress plans.
- Provide guidance and advice to school staff regarding therapeutic strategies and approaches.
- Work closely with families and carers to promote consistency between school and home.
Essential Requirements
- A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or eligibility to register before commencing practice.
- Newly qualified Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply.
- A genuine interest in working with children with complex physical and learning needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, patient and flexible approach.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience within paediatrics, special educational needs or complex needs would be advantageous but is not essential for the right candidate.
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