Overview
Are you looking for opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an educational setting? This role offers involvement in research projects, special interest groups, and a wider occupational therapy network with regular training and development. You will have flexibility to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention, fostering independence within an education setting.
Role details
Job Title: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
Location: Acorn Park School – Norfolk NR16 2HU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to overlap with core school hours. Part-time hours may be considered.
Contract: Permanent 52 weeks
Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus payable as one payment of £1,500 after 1 month and a further £1,500 upon completion of final probation. Terms & Conditions apply). Basic grade OT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+, Highly Specialist from £48,000+.
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, the group aims to provide a multidisciplinary clinical team for each site to collaborate with education teams. Creating an environment where pupils can flourish and grow in independence is key. The group also offers a £2,000 training allowance for clinicians to achieve CPD goals after probation.
Experience and Organisation
Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world‑class education with schools across England, Scotland and Wales. Our Acorn schools meet social and emotional needs, and our Options Autism and Momenta Connect divisions support autistic pupils and young people to engage with education. Our vision is to empower every child with a world‑class education and our mission is to unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity.
Responsibilities
* Hold an occupational therapy caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
* Deliver bespoke OT assessment and intervention to pupils aged 4–19 with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs.
* Work with education teams to support engagement, independence and meaningful outcomes.
* Work within the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working and align practice with governing and professional bodies.
* Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
* Support safeguarding and pupil involvement in decisions affecting them.
* Engage in quality improvement and service delivery improvements.
Essential Criteria
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* HCPC registered and RCOT member
* Experience in LD, SEMH, neurodivergence settings
* Clinical knowledge of OT theory and its practical application
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working and service/team performance
* Experience with families/relatives and carers
* Strong communication, analytical and judgemental skills
* Understanding of behaviour and its relationship to communication
* Understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment
* Knowledge of neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma‑informed practice
* Knowledge of relevant legislation for clinical practice and professional management
* Clinical reasoning and ability to articulate rationale
* Willingness to engage in quality improvement
* Understanding of information governance and record keeping
* Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team and supervise staff/students
* Know- how of assessment tools, intervention programmes and treatment planning
* Continual professional development and self‑development
* Full driving licence and access to a car; willingness to travel on company business
* Flexible approach, creative problem solver; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
* 3+ years as an OT
* Formal postgraduate study in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma and/or sensory attachment
Benefits
* £2,000 training allowance
* £3,000 Welcome Bonus
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to mental health support and health checks
* 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay (probation dependent)
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and critical illness cover
Safeguarding and recruitment
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. The group follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and will communicate about safeguarding compliance throughout the process.
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