Specialist Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Specialist Therapist Salary £34,918 - £40,816 plus Special schools' allowance £1303

(pro rata salary 36 hours p/w, 40 weeks term time only)

NHS band 6 equivalent

Term-time (part time available)

The Eden Academy Trust

Each of the seven SEN schools in the Eden Academy Trust specialises in meeting the educational needs of children and young people with a range of learning disabilities including those who are autistic, and those who have physical or sensory needs.

Occupational Therapy

We passionately believe that therapies, including occupational therapy, are a vital part of school life and help our pupils access their education. Our amazing team of occupational therapists help each pupil achieve as much independence as possible within their activities of daily living.

The Role

To support our recent growth, we are looking for therapists to join us. The team has a high level of experience and is eager to support new graduates, new therapists with different levels of experience and welcome more senior therapists with experience.

You will join a friendly and supportive team of professionals. Your caseload will be varied with pupils between 4 to 19 years old and you will have the opportunity to work with a wide spectrum of disabilities covering all aspects of occupational therapy.

The team works hand in hand with other therapists, and the school teaching staff, to deliver therapy in our SEN special schools. This will involve assessment, advice, delivery of treatment sessions and service development. You may also contribute to therapy outreach services for schools outside the Eden Academy Trust.

Regular supervision and opportunities for career development are embedded standards in our team. We also ensure that all therapists have a varied caseload to support their professional and career development.

Applicants

We will expect that applicants would be:

qualified and HPCP registered occupational therapists

comfortable to work with children and young people with learning disabilities

passionate about delivering a high standard of care

creative and flexible in their approach.

Applicants for the specialist and senior positions are expected to have experience in paediatric occupational therapy and have transferrable skills applicable to the position they apply for please.

Further information

Job share and part-time hours may be considered.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Becky Lovelock - rebecca.lovelock@theedenacademy.co.uk

Safeguarding

The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may contact candidates for interview prior to the closing date, with applications continuing to be considered until the closing date