Overview
and Responsibilities
Occupational Therapist – Hedgeway
Location:Pilning, Bristol, BS 4JN
Salary: Actual salary £,. - £,. (FTE £,. - £,.) dependant on experience
Hours: hours per week – Term time only
Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7- with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.
We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey.
Your Role as an Occupational Therapist
As a Senior/Specialist Occupational Therapist, you’ll be a key part of our multi-disciplinary therapy team, delivering high-quality, student-centred support. You’ll work with children and young people with complex needs, including Autism, sensory processing challenges, and attachment difficulties, helping them build independence and confidence in their everyday lives.
This is a role where your clinical expertise and leadership will help shape the future of our therapy provision. You’ll be instrumental in developing and embedding Occupational Therapy across the school, ensuring it’s integrated into every aspect of our students’ experience.
You’ll be:
1. Leading on the assessment and treatment of students, using your clinical skills to identify needs and deliver impactful interventions.
2. Managing a caseload of children and young people with complex needs, working autonomously within a specialist education setting.
3. Designing and delivering therapy programmes that align with EHCPs and clinical assessments—whether through direct intervention, staff training, or resource development.
4. Collaborating with the SENCo and Headteacher to enhance and evolve our therapy provision, including reviewing resources and recommending new tools to support student outcomes.
5. Providing expert guidance and training to colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, helping embed Occupational Therapy into everyday practice.
6. Maintaining accurate and professional records in line with HCPC and RCOT standards.
Please see the link below for our full job description:
Skills and Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
7. A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
8. Ability to demonstrate and commit to continual professional development.
9. A strong desire to make a difference to young people.
10. Previous experience in an Occupational Therapist role supporting children and young adults with complex needs and diagnoses including ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Benefits and Additional Information
We believe in investing in our people. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
11. Full training and continued support
12. Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
13. Free lunch during your working day
14. Perkbox subscription
15. Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme (from October)
16. Car lease scheme
17. Bike to work scheme
18. Free parking
19. Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you!
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