Occupational Therapist

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Spring School's multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on using OT expertise to support autistic children and young people to overcome barriers to learning, independence and wellbeing.

You will assess needs, design and deliver targeted interventions, and work with families, education staff and other professionals to achieve positive EHCP outcomes. A strong commitment to CPD and professional development is offered.

Qualifications

• Holds a BSc or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered.
• Experience of working with autistic children and young people.
• Can design and implement effective intervention programmes and support colleagues to deliver them.
• Is confident working autonomously while contributing to the continued development of the OT service.
• Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality OT support across universal, targeted and intensive levels.
• Assess individual needs and develop and deliver intervention programmes.
• Contribute to achieving EHCP outcomes in Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Collaborate with education colleagues, families and other professionals.

Skills

BSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Experience with autistic children

Design and implement intervention

Autonomous working

Collaborative approach

Education

BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job description

• Location:Spring School
• Salary:Band 6 £43,000 – £46,000 (depending on skills and experience)
• Contract type:Full time
• Vacancy type:Permanent
• Closing Date:25 October 2026

Occupational Therapist (1285)

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at Ambitious about Autism's Spring School.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your occupational therapy expertise within a specialist education environment, supporting autistic children and young people to overcome barriers to learning, independence and wellbeing.

Working closely with education colleagues, families and other professionals, you will provide high-quality occupational therapy support across universal, targeted and intensive levels. You will assess individual needs, develop and deliver individual and group intervention programmes, and contribute to achieving outcomes identified within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a BSc or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Is HCPC registered
• Has experience of working with autistic children and young people
• Can design and implement effective intervention programmes and support colleagues to deliver them consistently
• Is confident working autonomously while contributing to the continued development of the OT service and the Ambitious approach
• Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development
• Takes a compassionate, person-centred and collaborative approach

In return, you will join an organisation committed to supporting autistic children and young people to be themselves and realise their ambitions. We offer a range of benefits, including a strong commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), excellent career opportunities and professional support.

Please see the full recruitment pack below for further information about the role.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online searchmaybecarried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

TheSafeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.