Job Title
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
Location
Brick Lane School – London E2 6DY
Salary
Up to £53,200 pro rata DOE plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus (paid as £2,500 after one month and £2,500 after final probation). T&C's apply.
Hours
37.5 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Contract
Permanent (term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education. Our schools are vital parts of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, and we have a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for children and young people. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils. Momenta Connect supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. Our latest addition, Blenheim Schools, offers outstanding futures through high‑quality independent and international schools.
Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world‑class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
* WE LISTEN. We never assume.
* WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
* WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.
The Role
You will join our in‑house clinical team at Brick Lane School and collaborate with the education team to deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, which guide your practice and clarify your roles and responsibilities while considering the requirements of governing and professional bodies. You will hold an occupational therapy caseload, supported by your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This role suits a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual committed to a person‑centred, empowering approach that places pupils at the forefront.
Essential Criteria
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* HCPC registered and member of RCOT
* 3+ years practising as an OT
* Relevant experience in a previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence)
* Enhanced knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application
* Experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
* Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
* Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
* Clear understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication
* Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
* Clear understanding of other developmental needs that may impact on an individual and skills needed for independence
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma‑informed practice
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Good clinical reasoning skills and able to confidently express rationale
* Able to engage in quality improvement and enhanced service delivery
* Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record keeping standards
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team, as well as support supervision of staff and students
* Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
* Evidence of continuous professional development and consistently undertakes self‑development
* Ability and willingness to travel on company business
* Flexible approach to working environments, creative problem‑solver
* Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable
* Evidence of formal post‑graduate study in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma and/or sensory attachment
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 offers an array of flexible benefit options.
Benefits
* £5,000 Welcome Bonus
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Work 80 % of your contractual hours for 100 % of your pay, giving you more time for personal commitments (4‑day work week is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit)
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
* Wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
Safeguarding and Compliance
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close vacancies early and encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Application Information
Job Ref: 303308. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
To apply, download the full job description and person specification – details are attached with this posting.
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