Educational Occupational Therapist — Impactful School Role

Outcomes First Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

80% hours for 100% pay

Flexible benefits

Discounts UK/abroad

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Belmont Secondary School to join a motivated multidisciplinary team. You will deliver holistic, therapeutic support to students, assessing needs and developing bespoke interventions to help them live more independently.

The role involves collaboration with psychology, S&L therapy, and therapy assistants, with opportunities for training, research, and professional development within a respected network.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with RCOT or RCSLT (or both).
• Awareness of Sensory Integration or Sensory Regulation.
• Experience with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities or autism.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of partners and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to support students in daily lives.
• Ensure students are safe, comfortable, and their occupational and sensory needs are met.
• Conduct standardised and non-standardised assessments, bespoke interventions, and prepare reports and sensory profiles.
• Provide training and information to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCSLT/RCOT

Sensory integration

Education

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Job description

Outcomes First Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Belmont Secondary School to join a motivated multidisciplinary team. You will deliver holistic, therapeutic support to students, assessing needs and developing bespoke interventions to help them live more independently.

The role involves collaboration with psychology, S&L therapy, and therapy assistants, with opportunities for training, research, and professional development within a respected network.