Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Full-Time, Permanent - or part-time considered (minimum 30 hours)
Courtlands Independent Special School
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a life-changing difference to children with a range of additional needs?
Courtlands School is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our thriving, multidisciplinary therapeutic team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a warm, well-resourced and forward-thinking independent special school with an exceptional group of children who will inspire you every day.
About Us
Courtlands is a nurturing and ambitious special school for children with social, emotional, sensory and learning needs. Our therapeutic model sits at the heart of everything we do, and our team includes:
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners
• In-class therapeutic support staff
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners
• In-class therapeutic support staff
You will work in a school that values integrated, child-centred therapy and provides the time, resources, and support for you to deliver truly meaningful intervention.
What We Offer
• A full therapy room and resources designed specifically for OT
• Access to sensory rooms, outdoor learning spaces and specialist equipment
• A collaborative, friendly team who value each other’s expertise
• Protected time for planning, assessment and professional development
• Supportive leadership who understand therapeutic working and workload
• Opportunities for further training, development and specialism
• A chance to make a real, visible impact on children’s development and wellbeing
• Access to sensory rooms, outdoor learning spaces and specialist equipment
• A collaborative, friendly team who value each other’s expertise
• Protected time for planning, assessment and professional development
• Supportive leadership who understand therapeutic working and workload
• Opportunities for further training, development and specialism
• A chance to make a real, visible impact on children’s development and wellbeing
About the Role
As our Occupational Therapist, you will:
• Assess and support children with a range of sensory, physical, emotional and regulatory needs
• Work closely with teachers, support staff and parents to embed OT strategies into daily routines
• Deliver both individual and group interventions
• Contribute to EHCPs, reviews and multidisciplinary meetings
• Provide classroom observations and advice to staff
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards
• Assess and support children with a range of sensory, physical, emotional and regulatory needs
• Work closely with teachers, support staff and parents to embed OT strategies into daily routines
• Deliver both individual and group interventions
• Contribute to EHCPs, reviews and multidisciplinary meetings
• Provide classroom observations and advice to staff
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards
We welcome both experienced Band 6 practitioners and confident Band 5 therapists looking to progress with excellent support.
About You
We are looking for a therapist who is:
• HCPC registered
• Passionate about working with children
• Skilled in sensory processing, functional skills and developmental approaches
• A strong communicator who enjoys being part of a team
• Creative, flexible and child-centred
• Honest, compassionate and reflective
• HCPC registered
• Passionate about working with children
• Skilled in sensory processing, functional skills and developmental approaches
• A strong communicator who enjoys being part of a team
• Creative, flexible and child-centred
• Honest, compassionate and reflective
Newly qualified therapists are welcome with appropriate support.
How to Apply
To apply or request more information, please contact:
admin@courtlands-school.co.uk
01903 255900
admin@courtlands-school.co.uk
01903 255900
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the post may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Join us and help transform lives every day.
Courtlands – where therapeutic practice thrives.
Safer Recruitment Statement
Courtlands Independent Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from Teaching/Section 128 checks (as appropriate)
• Verification of qualifications and professional registration
• Satisfactory references
• Completion of all safer recruitment procedures
• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from Teaching/Section 128 checks (as appropriate)
• Verification of qualifications and professional registration
• Satisfactory references
• Completion of all safer recruitment procedures
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Courtlands School is an equal opportunities employer.
Salary & Benefits
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Location
Courtlands Independent Special School
37 Parklands Avenue
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4NG
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Deadline and how to apply
We would love to hear from you if you wish to be part of our team!
admin@courtlands-school.co.uk
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