Integra Education is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to deliver tailored therapeutic support for a young person with complex needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and sensory processing challenges, as outlined in their Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). This role focuses on providing weekly, in-person therapy sessions within the home environment while collaborating remotely with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure effective delivery of therapeutic goals and strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver weekly, in-person occupational therapy sessions in the young person's home, focusing on sensory integration, emotional regulation, and practical life skills.
* Develop and implement a sensory diet embedded in the young person's daily routine, adjusting plans as needed based on feedback and progress.
* Provide detailed, actionable guidance to the OT assistant to ensure consistent and effective implementation of therapy strategies.
* Conduct regular reviews and updates to therapy plans, ensuring they remain aligned with the young person's needs and progress.
* Collaborate closely with the MDT, including attending half-termly meetings, to share updates and contribute to goal setting and planning.
* Provide training and ongoing support to key workers, tutors, and family members on implementing therapeutic strategies.
* Support the young person's transitions into new environments and activities, ensuring accommodations for sensory sensitivities and anxiety management.
* Contribute to building the young person's independence by fostering skills in proprioception, interoception, and daily living tasks.
* Monitor and document progress, providing detailed summaries for EHCP reviews and MDT discussions.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications:
* Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration.
* Certification in Sensory Integration Therapy (minimum Level 3 or CLASI equivalent).
Experience:
* Proven experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and sensory processing difficulties.
* Expertise in designing and implementing sensory diets and therapeutic strategies tailored to individual needs.
* Experience collaborating within Multi-Disciplinary Teams and contributing to EHCP reviews.
Skills:
* Ability to deliver tailored interventions focusing on sensory integration, emotional regulation, and daily life skills.
* Strong communication skills to train and support key workers, tutors, and family members in implementing strategies.
* Organizational skills to manage therapy plans, documentation, and MDT contributions effectively.
* Compassionate and adaptable approach to building trust with the young person and their family.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with therapeutic approaches such as Zones of Regulation and interoception curriculum.
* Training in emotional literacy support techniques and anxiety management for children with autism and PDA.
Benefits of Joining Integra Education
* Competitive rate with weekly or monthly pay options that can be negotiated
* 0.5 days a week during term time only
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the young person's learning, progress, and development.
* Access to free CPD training and regular support from our dedicated consultants.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01925 594 203 or email
We look forward to hearing from you.
Integra Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. We promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants.