Occupational Therapist
15 days ago
London
Specialist Occupational Therapist (Post-16) - East London Location: East LondonWorking Pattern: On-siteContract Type: Temporary / Ad-HocPay Rate: from £35 per hour We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support a Local Authority in East London by completing specialist OT assessments for post-16 learners undergoing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process. You will provide clear, functional, and outcome-focused EHCP advice, working closely with colleges, families, SEND teams, and wider professionals to inform high-quality decision-making. Key Responsibilities • Complete statutory occupational therapy assessments for young people aged 16+ as part of the EHCNA process., • Deliver timely, detailed, and measurable EHCP recommendations with a focus on functional skills, participation, and independence., • Work collaboratively with colleges, families, BCIT, SEN Assessment Teams, and other multidisciplinary colleagues., • Contribute to annual reviews where appropriate, offering professional insight into functional needs and reasonable adjustments., • BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy., • HCPC registration (essential)., • Minimum 2 years' post-qualification OT experience, ideally including work with adolescents or young adults with SEND., • Experience assessing functional, sensory, and environmental needs within education settings., • Strong skills in assessment, clinical reasoning, report writing, and translating findings into practical EHCP outcomes., • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service., • Experience working in further education, specialist colleges, mainstream settings, or alternative provision., • Knowledge of sensory integration, fine and gross motor development, environmental adaptations, life skills, or functional independence., • Experience delivering training to education staff or families (e.g., sensory strategies, functional skills support)., • Consultancy role with flexible working arrangements., • Travel to colleges or community settings across East London may be required.