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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Wessex Lodge School – Somerset, BA11 4LA
Salary: £50,000 FTE, DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £1,500 after one month and a further £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's apply)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, 41 weeks
Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required
We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their Continuing Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to support role-specific training tailored to your needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team supporting schools across the South West. With experienced Occupational Therapists, clinical supervision, and a CPD incentive, this role offers the chance to develop expertise in working with neurodivergent children and young people who have experienced trauma.
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to collaboratively deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex needs, and SEMH.
About the role
You will adopt a holistic, therapeutic approach to support pupils in their daily lives, ensuring safety, comfort, and health. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, interventions, documentation, report writing, and providing training to staff and external agencies as needed.
Our clinical teams foster a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive, with a strong safeguarding culture. We prioritize hearing and respecting pupils' voices and involving them in decisions affecting their lives.
We aim for excellence in caring for our pupils, maintaining our status as the UK's leading service provider. We seek an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to empower vulnerable individuals to build bright futures and achieve happiness.
Location: Wessex Lodge School – South West
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