Overview
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Riseley Green School – Berkshire RG7 1QF, with cross-site work to support a new OFG school opening in Hampshire/Surrey area in September 2026 (details tbc).
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Mon – Fri
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around a full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances).
Role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Riseley Green School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver and support the embedding of Occupational Therapy intervention for pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs. You will work to our pyramid model of delivery, embedding clinical practice at a whole-school level and following the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, in line with governing and professional body requirements. You will support the delivery and implementation of Occupational Therapy provision on students’ Educational, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) with the support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, and contribute to staff training and provide consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative, flexible and enthusiastic individual.
Our Approach
Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, always placing pupils at the forefront. All settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, with pupils heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence and are a leading service provider in the UK. We seek an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for the pupils we support.
Location and Responsibilities
Location: Riseley Green School – Berkshire. Riseley Green forms part of the Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school for children and young people aged 4–16. The successful candidate will also support setting up new Options Autism OFG schools planned for September 2026. Some flexible and cross-site working will be required.
Essential Criteria
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* Valid and up-to-date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting (preferable)
* Experience with neurodivergent individuals and/or learning difficulties and/or SEMH in any setting; transferable skills evidence
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty (preferred)
* Ability to work independently, be flexible and confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI training in progress or completed is preferable, but not essential)
Benefits and Support
Why work for us?
Outcomes First Group offers a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, along with a flexible benefits package.
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support, including mental health services and physical health checks
* You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (4DWW; probation applies)
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options, Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
* Critical illness cover
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