Occupational Therapist - Immediate Start

GEMS Education
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)Experience: 2-6 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Collaboration","Teamwork"]

Occupational Therapist to join the Inclusion Team at GEMS Founders School in Dubai South, delivering school-based pediatric occupational therapy interventions, collaborating with teachers and LSAs, monitoring progress, training staff, and maintaining KHDA/DHA-aligned documentation to support students’ motor, sensory, and self-regulation development.

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Occupational Therapist - Immediate Start

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Job Summary

Occupational Therapist to join the Inclusion Team at GEMS Founders School in Dubai South, delivering school-based pediatric occupational therapy interventions, collaborating with teachers and LSAs, monitoring progress, training staff, and maintaining KHDA/DHA-aligned documentation to support students’ motor, sensory, and self-regulation development.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assess, plan, and deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to the individual needs of students.
  • •Collaborate with teachers, LSAs, and the Inclusion team to implement classroom-based strategies and support plans.
  • •Monitor and evaluate student progress, making adjustments to interventions as necessary.
  • •Provide training and practical strategies to staff to support student development across settings.
  • •Maintain clear documentation and reports in accordance with KHDA, DHA, and school expectations.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • •Minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical or school-based pediatric setting
  • •DHA license or eligibility to obtain a DHA license
  • •Strong understanding of sensory processing, fine/gross motor skills, and self-care development in children
  • •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:2-6 yearsPediatricsEducationOccupational therapy
Education:Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsCollaborationTeamwork
Licenses:DHA license
Certifications:DHA license

Company Brief

GEMS Education
GEMS Education is a Dubai-based global operator of private K–12 schools, running a large network of international schools and education services focused on delivering curriculum, teacher development, and student innovation programmes worldwide.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2000
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