Occupational Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational care provider in Reading seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering therapeutic interventions to pupils experiencing developmental trauma, neurodiversity, or SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Occupational Therapy degree and substantial experience in a similar setting. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a £2,000 training allowance and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Recognized Occupational Therapy degree required.
• Valid HCPC Registration is necessary.
• Experience in occupational therapy within a similar setting is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Occupational Therapy for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with education teams for therapy intervention.
• Implement requirements of students' EHCPs with guidance.

Skills

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

Valid and up to date HCPC Registration

Registered member of RCOT

Experience providing occupational therapy services

Knowledge of OT theory

Ability to work independently

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Riseley Green School – Berkshire RG7 1QF including cross site work to support a new OFG school which is due to open within the Hampshire/ Surrey area in September 2026. Details tbc.

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE. *Please note- basic grade OT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours

37.5 hours per week 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri

Contract

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Overview

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

The role

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Riseley Green school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver and support the embedding of Occupational Therapy intervention for pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work to our pyramid model of delivery focusing on embedding clinical practice at a whole school level and be guided by the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be supporting the delivery and implementation of stipulated Occupational Therapy provision on students' Educational, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to staff training and providing consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative, flexible and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location (details)

Role will initially be to support Riseley Green School – Berkshire, Riseley Green forms part of our Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 4 – 16. The successful candidate will also support the setting up of new Options Autism OFG schools planned for September 2026. Some flexible and cross site working will be required.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCOT
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
• Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio‑emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills
• Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
• Experience of multi‑professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
• Clear and concise report writing skills
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential)

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover