Role
Occupational Therapist
Location
Walsall
Salary and Hours
£52,500 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits. Full Time or Term Time Only hours available.
The Role
A specialist education provider is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary clinical team supporting children and young people with autism and complex additional needs.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-built specialist school environment for pupils aged 5-19. The setting offers excellent facilities including dedicated therapy spaces, sports facilities, outdoor learning areas, and tailored support environments designed to meet a wide range of needs.
Working as part of an integrated clinical and education team, you will support children and young people with a range of needs including:
* Autism spectrum conditions
* Developmental trauma
* Neurodevelopmental differences
* Special educational needs
You will provide clinically informed assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support while working collaboratively with education and residential care teams to help create positive learning and living environments.
The successful candidate will also contribute through:
* Delivering therapeutic interventions
* Providing consultation and guidance to staff teams
* Running workshops and training sessions
* Supporting therapeutic strategies across the wider setting
* Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people
Requirements
* Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
* Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs
* Confidence delivering therapeutic interventions
* Experience working collaboratively around the needs of a child or young person
* Organised, proactive, and able to use initiative
* Effective communicator, trainer, and team contributor
* Committed to improving outcomes for young people
Benefits
The organisation offers an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary
* Full paid school holidays including bank holidays
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Structured clinical development and career progression opportunities
* Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance services
* Flexible benefits package
* Medical cashback scheme for healthcare costs
* High street discounts
* Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme
* Supportive multi‑disciplinary clinical network
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to work within a highly supportive specialist environment where therapeutic practice is embedded into everyday learning and care.
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