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SJB Medical; Waverley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid leave

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

SJB Medical is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join a specialist autism education and therapy team at a school, offering NHS Band 5 or Band 6 scale and a permanent contract.

The role is 36.75 hours per week, term-time only with salary paid across 12 months, Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, working with children aged 4–19 and supporting their sensory, motor and emotional regulation needs within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential.
• Experience with autism and educational settings is required.
• 1–2 years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sensory integration, postural management, Bobath or related approaches is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement occupational therapy interventions.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Embed therapy programmes within classroom environments.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and other therapists.
• Monitor and evaluate therapy outcomes and progress.

Skills

Autism experience

Sensory Integration knowledge

Postural management

Bobath knowledge

Education setting experience

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Band 5 or Band 6)

Salary: Equivalent to NHS Band 5 or Band 6 - £27,079 - £40,626

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36.75 hours per week, Term Time Only (salary paid across 12 months) Monday to Friday hours ranging from 8:30am - 5:30pm

Join a Specialist Autism Education and Therapy Team

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with autism and associated needs. Working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people while developing your skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for either a Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to develop their career or a more experienced Band 6 practitioner seeking a rewarding role within a specialist educational setting.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced therapy team, you will provide specialist occupational therapy support to pupils with a range of sensory, motor, perceptual, functional and emotional regulation needs. Therapy is delivered through a combination of one-to-one interventions, small group sessions and integrated classroom support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning and implementing occupational therapy interventions.
• Delivering individual and group therapy sessions.
• Embedding therapy programmes within classroom environments.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff and fellow therapists.
• Monitoring and evaluating therapy outcomes.
• Producing reports and contributing to Annual Reviews and EHCP processes.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Supporting multidisciplinary working and joint therapy initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience supporting individuals with autism.
• 1-2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience working with children, young people or in educational settings.
• Knowledge of Sensory Integration, postural management, Bobath or related therapeutic approaches.

Why Join Us?

• Term-time working with extended school holiday periods.
• 28 days paid leave included within annualised salary.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.