Occupational Therapist

Springwell Leeds Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Flexibility and work life balance

Continued CPD training and development

Upskilling opportunities

Guided career pathways

Wellbeing champions on site

Regular wellbeing activities

Independent SAS school advisory сервис

Job summary

Springwell Leeds Academy is seeking a Regional Specialist Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy, assessments and guidance across six specialist schools in West and North Yorkshire. You will work within a multidisciplinary team while exercising autonomous clinical leadership to support pupils, families and staff.

The role offers ongoing CPD opportunities, structured professional development and a commitment to inclusive practice, with travel across NWYSP sites and a salary aligned with

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of students across schools, working closely with teachers, teams, and families.
• Conduct holistic assessments using clinical expertise and observation.
• Lead your professional growth, including appraisals, goal setting, and training opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Monitor and manage risk while supporting colleagues to build awareness.
• Contribute to service development and innovation in clinical practice.
• Engage in specialist interest areas and professional networks to enhance practice.

Job description

Regional Specialist Occupational Therapist - Covering a number of schools across West & North Yorkshire

Are you a skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

Wellspring Trust are looking for a Specialist OT to join us, providing support across 6 specialist schools in West and North Yorkshire.

As a Specialist OT, you’ll work autonomously while being part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including Speech & Language Therapists, Psychologists, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners. You’ll provide direct therapy, advice, training, and support to students, staff, and families, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and impactful.

We value your professional development—you’ll have opportunities to pursue areas of clinical interest, attend training, and contribute to service innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload of students across schools, working closely with teachers, teams, and families.

• Conduct holistic assessments using clinical expertise and observation.

• Lead your professional growth, including appraisals, goal setting, and training opportunities.

• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.

• Monitor and manage risk while supporting colleagues to build awareness.

• Contribute to service development and innovation in clinical practice.

• Engage in specialist interest areas and professional networks to enhance practice.

  Why join us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Membership of a generous pension scheme

• Offering the flexibility and work life balance

• Continued CPD training and professional development

• Upskilling opportunities - invest in us and we will in you. If you are passionate about a career in education we have a plethora of training opportunities.

• Guided pathways for your career - individualised to suit you

• Wellbeing champions on site at all schools

• Regular wellbeing activities encouraging staff interaction

• Independent SAS school advisory service accessible for all staff

About the Trust

Wellspring Academy Trust was established in 2013. Since then, we have grown into a vibrant community of 33 schools. Our schools are unique and united in aim - to make a difference.

We are a mixed community of mainstream Secondary and Primary, Special, and Alternative Provision schools. We operate in eight local authority areas, spanning South, West and North Yorkshire, Humberside and Lincolnshire. Our work has developed beyond our classrooms to offer wider services to benefit other schools and communities.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, aligned with NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 £34,067.55 - £40,912.30 actual annual salary.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks).

Location: Employed by Springwell Leeds Academy, working across a designated group of special schools and alternative provision settings within NWYSP, with an expectation of travel

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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