Occupational Therapist - Specialist College , Part-Time

Occupational Therapist

Permanent Part-Time 2 Days Per Week Specialist Education Setting

Make a difference. Inspire progress. Transform lives.

Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change young people's lives?

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team, providing an onsite therapy service to students with complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Head of Therapy to develop and enhance our therapy provision, supporting young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Autism.

About the Role

You will play a key role in helping students develop their sensory, motor and functional skills, promoting independence, participation and quality of life.

Working closely with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals, you will assess individual needs, develop personalised therapy programmes and support students to achieve their full potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist.
• Has at least two years' experience working within a specialist school, college or similar setting.
• Has experience supporting young people with complex needs, including PMLD, SLD and Autism.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes and promoting independence.
• Shares our belief that every student is capable of making outstanding progress.

Why Join Us?

We value our employees and offer a welcoming, supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD training.
• NEST Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free 24/7 access to private doctors and nurses.
• Blue Light Card eligibility and staff discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Daily fresh fruit.
• Free eye tests for identified staff.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Additional wellbeing benefits.

Salary and Working Arrangements

• Salary: Competitive Inner London pay scale, aligned with NHS HCAS Bands 5-7 ( 37,259- 63,176 FTE), depending on experience, with scope for negotiation.
• Contract: Permanent, part-time.
• Hours: 14.5 hours per week, across two days.
• Working pattern: Days negotiable, normally between 8am and 4pm.
• Weeks: 41 weeks per year (term time plus four additional summer holiday days).
• FTE: 0.3674.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Closing and interview dates: To be confirmed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including the Adults' Barred List, and provide satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to a 26-working-week probationary period.

If you are an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a real difference, develop your professional skills and be part of a team that believes in every young person's potential, we would love to hear from you!