Description
We are seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in Berkshire. As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will deliver highly specialist occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with autism to develop greater independence, improve emotional regulation and maximise engagement in education and everyday life.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver weekly direct occupational therapy sessions as well as ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year
- Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
- Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
- Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
- Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
- Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required
Requirements
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs
- Knowledge of sensory integration principles and neuro-affirming practice
- Experience supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence
- Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills
- The ability to coach and empower families, education staff and other professionals
- Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable
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