Salary: Band 7: Spine Point 31 – 36, actual salary based on all year round 5 days per week - £51,743 – 58,385 Band 6: Spine Point 25 – 30, actual salary based on all year round 5 days per week - £42,483 – 50,559
Location: Park View Centre
Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday (8.45am – 4.30pm) Friday (8.45am - 4.15pm)
We operate vibrant community‑based College Centres across London and Surrey, delivering specialist programmes for students with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities. Students may have profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties, and specific medical needs. Their learning programmes are tailored to support independence and empowerment.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education and making a meaningful impact on our students’ lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote a person‑centred approach that supports student choice, independence, dignity, and inclusion in line with Valuing People, the Human Rights Act, and the Preparing for Adulthood agenda.
* Deliver and evaluate specialist Occupational Therapy interventions, including sensory, seating, upper limb, and functional assessments, while independently managing a diverse caseload and contributing to EHCPs and multi‑disciplinary reviews.
* Collaborate with internal and external professionals (education staff, families, social care, health services) to ensure smooth transitions, coordinated care, and delivery of inclusive, capable environments.
* Provide training, support and guidance to staff, families, and workplaces on best practices in manual handling, sensory and physical adaptations, and functional skill development.
* Maintain professional standards and development, including supervision, CPD, safeguarding responsibilities, data protection compliance, and active participation in audits, clinical governance, and college initiatives.
Key Requirements
* Degree or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* UK HPC Registration
* Experience with people over 16 who have severe/profound multiple learning disabilities and/or Autism
Benefits
* Pathways for progression within the trust
* Pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)
* Salary sacrifice schemes – cycle scheme, employee car lease scheme, home electronics scheme
* Employee wellbeing support – counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, employee assistance programme, MyGym discounts, corporate eyecare scheme
* Employee discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco membership, discounts for teachers, and more
* Other perks – season ticket loan, employee referral scheme
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