£37,602 - £45,426 (including paid school holidays)
Opening in September 2026, Bowersgate School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 6‑16 with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Wythenshawe and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.
Role Overview
Your role as an Occupational Therapist is to support educational and residential colleagues in delivering therapeutic living and learning environments. Based on clinical assessment and formulation, you will offer individualized interventions and engage with our young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children.
* Support educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments.
* Based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
* Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
* Experience supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences.
* Confident, engaging, effective model, guide, leader and trainer.
* Highly organised and ready to take initiative.
* Committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people.
Benefits
* Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
* Full school holidays including bank holidays.
* Clinical development programme.
* Flexible benefits – option to adjust benefits such as life insurance.
* Wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
* Medical cover – claim back costs for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts.
* Beautiful working environments with the best facilities.
* Referral scheme offering a £1,000 bonus for a recommended friend.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
The Witherslack Group is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.
Safeguarding & Vetting
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (the cost will be covered) and an online search. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people.
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