Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner. Job in Banbury Education & Training Jobs

Swalcliffe Park School; Banbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution for special needs is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its innovative team. This role focuses on providing therapeutic interventions for autistic children and young people, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and supporting educational staff. Candidates must be registered with HCPC and RCOT and have a passion for empowering students through tailored therapeutic approaches. Excellent working conditions and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

13 weeks' paid holiday

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Registered member of HCPC & RCOT (fully practising).
• Experience in conducting assessments and analyzing results.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and deliver individual and group interventions.
• Support school staff and parents through liaisons.
• Assist young people in accessing their community.

Skills

Assessment tools for autistic children

Therapeutic interventions

Commitment to CPD

Safeguarding policies

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner who is a registered member of HCPC and RCOT with experience of using a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people is required to join our team at Swalcliffe Park School.

SALARY: £31,049 - £46,580 per annum (NHS Band 5-6) depending on experience

BENEFITS: 13 weeks' paid holiday and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, comparable to NHS

LOCATION: Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX15)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent - Term Time

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner who is a registered member of HCPC and RCOT with experience of using a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people.

Swalcliffe Park School is a non-maintained charitable incorporated organisation specialising in day and residential education and care for autistic young people (aged 10-19 years old). We currently have 73 students on role and have been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted for both Education (2025) and Residential care (2025). The school also has Beacon Status Autism Accreditation and an Enhanced Practitioner Commendation. We offer excellent working conditions in a beautiful setting, including paid school holidays, opportunities for career development and staff training.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner to join our friendly innovative team of three Occupational Therapists, to progress their career in paediatrics OT.

The Occupational Therapy team are integrated within the school and work closely with the onsite multi-disciplinary therapy team (Speech & Language Therapy and Clinical Psychology) including joint assessments as well as joint planning and delivery of therapy sessions.

The role as an Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner includes responsibility for a caseload with the opportunity to carry out individual, small group and class-based interventions using evidence-based approaches within the school day and during residential hours. The role includes a strong support element for the school staff, residential staff and parents including liaisons, subject specific support, classroom and environmental modifications/advice as well as delivering workshops/training.

As part of the Quality of Life research that Swalcliffe Park School is leading, the role also includes a focus on developing self-management needs within independence activities and functional life skills through delivering independence lessons as well as supporting our young people to access their community following a therapeutic framework.

The applicant must be registered with HCPC and RCOT.

Qualifications & Requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered member of HCPC & RCOT (fully practising)
• A willingness to commit to undertaking supported CPD to achieve the Post Graduate Sensory Integration Modules, appropriate to experience and Banding under a Training Agreement
• Able to use a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people
• Able and committed to applying safeguarding policies and procedures
• Conducting assessments, analysing results and determining appropriate therapeutic package of support
• Working knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people, appropriate to career stage/post qualification
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and interagency working
• Understanding and maintaining professional boundaries
• Working within confidential and Data Protection boundaries
• Using databases for recording, maintaining monitoring and retrieving information such as clinical notes
• Working within an educational setting on placement is desirable
• Working with autistic children, young people and/or adults is desirable

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.