Overview
Occupational Therapist – Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism aged 4-19. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two sites with state-of-the-art facilities for our students. We are looking to appoint a qualified band 5 or band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a growing therapy team and work directly with young people to support them accessing education.
The ideal candidate will have 2 years’ experience working with young people who have very complex needs including PMLD, SLD and autism. You will be able to design and deliver sensory integration programmes and liaise with service providers and parents to ensure that therapy is delivered as required at school and home.
Responsibilities
* Join the Oaklands school Therapy Team, working across both sites.
* Design and deliver sensory integration programmes for students with complex needs.
* Liaise with service providers and parents to ensure therapy is delivered as required at school and home.
* Support young people to access education and achieve the best functional outcomes within the school community.
Requirements and Qualifications
* Qualified Occupational Therapist at Band 5 or Band 6 level.
* 2 years’ experience working with young people with very complex needs including PMLD, SLD and autism.
* Ability to collaborate with colleagues, other services and families; commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
Safer Recruitment and Compliance
* This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references received in a timely manner.
* Social media checks will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
* All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26 working week probation period.
Details
* Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the HR department for an appointment on hr@oaklands.uk.net or by calling the school on 020 8560 3569 (option 3).
* To apply, complete and email the application form to HR@oaklands.uk.net. Please explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification.
* Closing Date: 9am Friday 20th March 2026
* Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd March 2026
* Pay Scale: Hounslow Pay Scales S01 point 21 – P04 point 38; NHS Band 5 – 6 equivalent
* Actual Salary: £33,875 - £47,613
* Contract Type: Term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks)
* Hours of work: 36 hours per week
* The successful candidate will be required to attend a pre-employment induction including safeguarding assessment.
* CVs will not be accepted. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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