Occupational Therapist (Online)

Online Occupational Therapy

Location: Fully Remote

Are you driven by a desire to make a real difference in the lives of neurodiverse children and young people navigating some of the most complex emotional and educational challenges? Do you believe that therapeutic education can unlock potential where traditional approaches fall short?

If you’re looking for a role where your skills, values, and compassion can truly change lives, we want to hear from you.

We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our innovative National Online School. In this fully remote role, you’ll deliver therapeutic support to pupils across the UK who are unable to access mainstream education due to neurodiversity, trauma, mental health difficulties, or emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).

The Complete Education Solution (TCES)

We are committed to achieving the best outcome for each pupil and their family through access to outstanding education and family support.

TCES National Online School (NOS), the first – and only – Department for Education accredited online special school, is a growing service provider across the UK, engaging with young learners virtually. These young people have lengthy gaps from formal education for a variety of reasons, with the majority displaying Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

This is a very exciting time in the development of the online school, recently nominated for several industry leading awards, including TES and NASEN Specialist Provision of the Year.

That is where the TCES National Online School comes in to support engagement with life-long learning, and development of independence and social skills so that our pupils become successful adults.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

• A champion of therapeutic support and advocate for young people, with similar values to ours: Expect the very best from each other; Develop a strong work ethic; Respect and appreciate all difference; Include everyone and exclude no one; Listen to and involve everyone; Never give up on each other!
• Resilient and robust, role modelling outstanding professionalism.
• Hold HCPC registration with a recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification and further professional development accreditations.
• Substantial demonstrable experience in successfully working with vulnerable young people, those with complex mental health needs and/or those with challenging behaviours.
• The ability to plan and coordinate sessions online, proficient with communication and supporting sensory progress for pupils through universal and intensive therapeutic offers.
• Proficient digital skills, including a good understanding of IT systems and the ability to use them effectively as a member of an online school.
• Creative and innovative, whilst maintaining principles of clinical governance.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Proactive and innovative, collaborating with team members in other disciplines, whilst also with the ability to work flexibly and independently.

In return we can offer:

• An opportunity to join a leading provider of online specialist education, directly contributing to the positive outcomes for pupils.
• Continuing Professional Development: paid comprehensive training for all staff.
• Remote working: staff can engage with a young person or class from anywhere in the UK.
• IT equipment: Chromebooks and mobiles supplied as well as technical support where necessary.
• Curriculum support: resources provided - so pupils can even do science experiments at home as part of their curriculum, and parent engagement supported by a centralised TCES National Online School senior team.

To apply:

Please complete an online application or contact recruitment@tces.org.uk

TCES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.