Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Riseley Green School – Berkshire RG7 1QF (including cross‑site work to support a new OFG school opening in Hampshire/Surrey in September 2026)
Salary
Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus (£1,500 after one month and £1,500 upon completion of probation; T&C apply)
Hours
37.5 hours per week, 8:30am – 4:30pm Mon – Fri
Contract
Permanent (term‑time only, flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)
Role Overview
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 neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs. You will work to our pyramid model of delivery focusing on embedding clinical practice at a whole‑school level, guided by the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, and aligned with governing and professional bodies. You will support the delivery and implementation of stipulated Occupational Therapy provision on students’ Educational, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) with the support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, as well as contributing to staff training and providing consultation as required. This post is suited to a resilient, creative, flexible, and enthusiastic individual.
Qualifications
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* Valid and up‑to‑date HCPC registration
* Registered member of the RCOT
* Relevant experience providing OT services within a similar setting (preferred)
* Previous engagement with neuro‑divergent and/or learning difficulty and/or socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties, with evidence of transferable skills
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi‑professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality (preferred)
* Ability to work independently, flexibly and confidently
* Clear and concise report‑writing skills
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferred, but not essential)
* £3,000 Welcome Bonus (T&C apply)
Benefits
* Life assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Electric car purchase scheme
* Critical illness cover
Safeguarding Statement
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Reference
Job Ref: 303330
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