Occupational Therapist

6 days ago


Barnet, United Kingdom GSL Education Full time

Occupational Therapist (SEMH Secondary School)
Location: Barnet
Salary Range:
£120 to £140 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: January 2025
Contract: 1 year Maternity cover, Part Time 


Do you have the skills and compassion to support students with SEMH needs in unlocking their full potential?

GSL Education London are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a welcoming school in Barnet on a maternity cover basis (3 days a week) that will commence in January 2025.


About the role:

As an Occupational Therapist in a SEMH Secondary School, you will support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs by developing tailored interventions to improve their ability to engage in school life. You will work closely with teachers and staff to address sensory, motor, and emotional challenges, helping students build skills for academic success and personal development.

About the School:

This specialist SEMH school offers tailored support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. It provides a structured, caring environment with individual teaching to help students grow both academically and emotionally. Through small group work, one-on-one support, and external exams, the school helps students reach their full potential.


Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist:

  • Provide occupational therapy support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to create tailored interventions that enhance student well-being and learning.
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualised plans to address sensory, motor, and emotional challenges.
  • Help students build the skills needed to succeed academically and socially in a supportive school environment.

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

  • Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification.
  • Strong communication and team-working abilities.
  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is advantageous.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners.
  • Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively.
  • A passion for education and supporting students' learning progress.
  • Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).


Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay: Earn between £120 - £140 per day, depending on experience.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
  • Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
  • Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Occupational Therapist’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Barnet

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Barnet.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Occupational Therapist’ in a secondary school role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.


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