Job summary
As an Occupational Therapist in our Education and Inclusion Therapy Service, you’ll join a supportive and forward‑thinking team delivering impactful therapy to children and young people in educational settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a developing service in a high‑performing local authority. The role is term‑time only (working 40 weeks per annum), offering excellent work‑life balance and a competitive salary broadly equivalent to NHS Band 7.
About us
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward‑looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Job responsibilities
* You’ll work collaboratively with schools, families, and professionals to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
* You’ll deliver specialist assessments and interventions, contribute to EHCP provision, and support staff development in specialist settings.
* Working across varied educational environments and within a multi‑agency team, you’ll apply your clinical expertise to support students’ sensory and physical needs, helping them access learning and daily activities with greater independence.
Person specification
* UK professional registration – current, as required by the NHS Occupational Therapy registration system.
* Experience working in educational settings, delivering sensory and physical interventions to children and young people.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Hampshire County Council
Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB
Employer website
https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs
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