Occupational Therapist

As a Occupational Therapist, the work centres on assess students’ fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and functional skills that affect learning and participation in school activities. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Known job details

• Pay: £35 - £50 per hour
• Contract: Contract
• Southampton (Hampshire).
• I am working exclusively with a collaboration of independent schools that have a fantastic SEN school who are looking for a locum OT to join their friendly team.
• SEMH Experience would be very useful with this caseload.

Likely focus of the role

• Assess students’ fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and functional skills that affect learning and participation in school activities.
• Develop individual therapy plans and targets based on students’ educational and developmental needs.
• Help students improve handwriting, pencil grip, scissor skills, and classroom tool use.

Requirements mentioned

• Relevant teaching, instruction, or learner-support experience.