Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin youroccupational therapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewardingeducationsetting?
Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a wider occupational therapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the6th year running?
Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* Itdoesn'thave to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title:? Occupational Therapist?
Location: Riseley Green School Berkshire RG7 1QF includingcross site work to support a new OFG school which is due to open within the Hampshire/ Surrey area in September 2026. Details tbc.
Salary: Up to £53,200FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent(Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-timecontractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasingdaily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertiseare critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.?This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams.Creating anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourishand grow in independenceis key.
About Outcomes First Group At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrows leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.
At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.
Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: Our Services & Schools - Outcomes First Group
The role:
We are looking for an OccupationalTherapist to join our in-houseclinicalteam at Riseley Green school.Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver and support the embedding ofOccupational Therapy interventionforpupilswho may have experienceddevelopmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds.?You will work to our pyramid model of delivery focusing on embedding clinical practice at a whole school level and be guided by the standardsprovidedin theOFGOccupationalTherapy Ways of Working. Thiswill guide your practice within an education settingand clarify your roles and responsibilities,whiletaking into accountthe requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be supporting the delivery and implementation of stipulated Occupational Therapy provision on students Educational, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to staff training and providing consultationasrequired.?This postwould suit a resilient,creative, flexible and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupilswe support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina strong safeguarding culture, and the pupilswe support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.?We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for anOccupationalTherapistwho shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Role will initially be to supportRiseley Green School Berkshire, Riseley Greenforms part of ourOptions Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school, supportingchildren and young people aged 4 16. The successful candidate will also support the setting up of new Options Autism OFG schools planned for September 2026. Some flexible and cross site working will be required.
Welcome to Riseley Green School
Education - Options Autism
For further informationregardingthis vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specificationattached.?
Essential Criteria:
RecognisedOccupationalTherapy degree?
Valid and up to date HCPC Registration?
Registered member of RCOT?
Relevant experienceinproviding occupational therapy services within a similarsetting ispreferrable
Previously engaged with peoplewhoare neurodivergent and/or experiencelearning difficultyand/or socio-emotional and mental health difficultiesin any setting, being able toevidencetransferrable skills
Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical applicationto support independence
Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
Ability to work independently,flexibleandconfident
Clear and concise report writing skills
Interest insensory integration or sensory-informed practice(SI practitionertraining in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential)
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options
? Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyoullget an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
Life Assurance?
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions?
Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support servicesand physical health checks?
Youllwork 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits?
100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad?
Cycle to Work Schemes?
Electric Car Purchase Scheme?
Critical illness cover
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair,thoroughand efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicantsas a result ofdelays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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