Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist (band 5 equivalent)

The Eden Academy, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,953.00 Annually (Actual)

Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist (band 5 equivalent) job summary

Are you committed to supporting the development of children with special needs?

If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

The Eden Academy Trust is recruiting

A Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist
(Band 5 equivalent)

Moorcroft and Pinn River School

Contract hours: 5 days (2 days at one site and 3 days at the other)

Salary: SO1 £34,953.72 - SO2 £36,637.89

Join the Eden Academy Trust Occupational Therapy team

We’re excited to offer a position for a newly qualified Occupational or experienced band 5 Therapist to join our dedicated and talented team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, child-centred team, working directly with children and young people to help them thrive with their learning and functional skills development.

What we offer:

Full clinical supervision and mentoring

Access to high-quality CPD tailored to evidence-based practice

A collaborative MDT culture with regular peer support

Closing date: 5th June 2026

Interviews: Monday 22nd June 2026

Safeguarding

The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Eden Academy

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Eden Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eden-academy

At the Eden Academy Trust we specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young adults with a range of learning disabilities including those who are autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.

A family of schools

We have grown slowly and thoughtfully to become a family of schools who work together to blend the best educational and therapeutic practice.

Our team approach ensures we work closely with families and carers to identify and meet all the needs of our pupils.

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