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Blackstone Education are working with a client based in Hillingdon who are looking to recruit an Expert Led Occupational Therapist to join their team on either a Temp or Permanent basis. About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multi-disciplinary team working primarily in mainstream school settings within the Hillingdon, Uxbridge and Isleworth area to build and deliver the Experts at Hand model of practice. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the area’s inclusive education strategy. In this vital role, you will implement universal strategies and targeted interventions across mainstream schools. By delivering high-quality workforce development, you will empower school staff to confidently lead and support whole-school intervention planning. You will: * Deliver staff training and consultation. * Support schools with sensory and functional participation needs. * Support sensory supportive environments. * Supervise Therapists and Assistants. * Support EHCP/ISP processes and annual reviews where necessary and appropriate. * Contribute to multidisciplinary intervention planning. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and teaching teams across various school settings you will ensure that interventions are modelled and effectively integrated into school life. A key function is equipping key adults with the skills to confidently support pupils in achieving their therapy goals. Operating through a graduated response model aligned with the SEND Code of Practice, ensuring children and young people receive the right level of support at the right time. Successful candidates will demonstrate a proven track record in educational environments, paired with the strong communication skills necessary to influence key stakeholders. Essential Criteria: * BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy. * HCPC registration. * Supervisory Experience. * Experience working at a specialist level with this client group in a similar setting. * Highly experienced in providing professional and clinical supervision. * Highly experienced in developing training. Desirable: * Experience of implementing universal strategies and targeted interventions. * Experience working with complex behaviours. * Experience completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans. * Specialist CPD and/or training. * Trauma-Informed care experience. * Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs. About our Client: Our client offers an end-to-end solution designed to support children facing complex educational and emotional barriers. Their services are aligned with best practices, ensuring our interventions are expert-led and impactful. They provide a comprehensive suite of services: * Timely, expert-led diagnostics for ADHD, and Autism * Immediate access to a multi-disciplinary team of therapists providing a full range of clinical assessments and therapies. * Inclusion Hubs which integrate specialist teaching and clinical support directly within school facilities. * They have a unique program that works closely with families and schools through a clinically informed and online learning-enhanced model to support reintegration into education. Please APPLY now if you are interested in this opportunity