Occupational Therapist

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays – 26–31 days depending (

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Grange School in Manchester is seeking a permanent Occupational Therapist to join its specialist educational team. The role is 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days, with a starting salary of £33,123 (FTE £38,510, Grade 7).

You will support pupils with complex needs to access learning, develop independence and achieve their potential. You will assess needs, design tailored interventions, and ensure access to appropriate equipment and support, working with teachers, parents and

Qualifications

• Holds a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Holds a full driving licence.
• Experience managing a caseload and delivering OT interventions.
• Experience with children/YP with SEND, esp. autism.
• Able to assess, analyse and respond to complex needs.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' functional, educational, social and physical needs.
• Design and deliver OT programmes for pupils.
• Provide direct 1:1 therapy interventions.
• Advise on and support use of specialist equipment.
• Monitor and review therapy plans for positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Contribute to statutory assessments and MDT planning.
• Support training and development of colleagues.

Skills

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Full driving licence

Caseload management

Experience with SEND/Autism

Effective communication

Teamwork and report writing

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic team at Grange School.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £33,123 and the full time equivalent is £38,510 Grade 7.

At Grange School, we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting, supporting pupils with physical impairments, complex health needs, autism, and associated learning difficulties to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

About the role:

As our Occupational Therapist, you will provide a high-quality paediatric occupational therapy service to pupils at Grange School and designated partner schools. Working closely with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, carers and other professionals, you will assess pupils' needs, develop tailored intervention programmes, and ensure pupils have access to appropriate specialist equipment and support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing pupils' functional, educational, social and physical needs.
• Designing and delivering effective occupational therapy programmes.
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy interventions.
• Advising on and supporting the use of specialist equipment, including seating, feeding and toileting equipment.
• Monitoring and reviewing therapy programmes to ensure positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Contributing to statutory assessments, review meetings and multidisciplinary planning.
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues across the school.

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist who:

• Holds a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Holds a full driving licence.
• Has experience of managing a caseload and delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Has experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs, particularly pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Can assess, analyse and respond effectively to complex needs.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and report-writing skills.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for every child.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Grange School

The Grange School in Levenshulme, Manchester, provides 247 day places for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Catering to pupils from EYFS to KS5, Grange offers a bespoke education through a stimulating environment and the Know and Remember Curriculum, ensuring access to the National Curriculum with engaging activities. Progress is tracked termly using a bespoke data system.

Grange also offers exciting curriculum enrichment activities, including an on-site farm with various animals and an enhanced learning area called Know Globes. Imagination Village allows pupils to practice real-world skills in settings like a post office, grocer’s, and doctor’s surgery.

For KS4 and KS5, the curriculum focuses on the world of work, offering accredited courses in English, maths, PSHE, and qualifications in areas like Active Sports and Leisure, Catering and Hospitality, and Construction.

Grange School has been graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

"Pupils at all stages in their school life blossom, both socially and academically. This helps pupils to have a strong sense of belonging"

and they feel part of the school community."

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.grange.manchester.sch.uk/

Job Application Information

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [e-mail]