Occupational Therapist

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Meadowcroft School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within 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 given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCOT
• Minimum 2 years' experience
• Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferable
• 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 transferable 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
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
• Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
• Essential:
  Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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.

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps.

Our options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. The newest addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high‑quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision:
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world‑class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission:
We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Our Promise

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.

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…