Occupational Therapist

Grange School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Health plan (Bupa)

Pension contribution

Generous holidays

Flexible working

Cyclescheme

Employee assistance programme

DBS checks

Blue Light Card discounts

Right to work support

Job summary

Grange School in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to provide a high-quality paediatric OT service across pupils at Grange School and partner schools.

You will assess needs, develop tailored intervention plans and ensure access to appropriate equipment and support, working with teachers, families and other professionals to achieve learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Holds a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience managing a caseload and delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs, especially Autism Spectrum Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assessing pupils' functional, educational, social and physical needs.
• Designing and delivering occupational therapy programmes.
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy interventions.
• Advising on and supporting use of specialist equipment (seating, feeding, toileting).
• Monitoring and reviewing therapy programmes for positive outcomes.
• Collaborating with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Contributing to statutory assessments and multidisciplinary planning.
• Supporting training and development of colleagues.

Skills

HCPC registered

Caseload management

Communication

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Start Date: 1st November 2026

Salary: £33,123 per annum

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.

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 everyday 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

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation