Occupational Therapist/Specialist
Chiltern Way Academy Trust, Aylesbury, HP22 6NL13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,061.00 - £47,181.00 Annually (FTE) Equivalent to NHS band 4and 5 dependant on experience
Occupational Therapist/Specialist job summary
Across our nine sites, we provide state-of-the-art facilities and a highly skilled, committed staff team. Together, we deliver outstanding education and care tailored to a diverse range of behavioural and autism needs.
The RoleWe are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist and Specialist to join our teams across Buckinghamshire and Hampshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and developing a high-quality, integrated occupational therapy service across the Trust.
You will:
- Lead on the development and delivery of innovative occupational therapy provision
- Deliver specialist, outcome-focused interventions tailored to pupil needs
- Embed therapeutic approaches across the curriculum to enhance learning and inclusion
- Design and deliver training programmes to support staff development and inclusive practice
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure a holistic, joined-up approach to pupil support
- Provide clinical leadership within your area of expertise
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who has:
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy with HCPC and RCOT registration
- Experience working with children and young people with ASC and/or SEMH needs
- Strong skills in delivering training and supporting multidisciplinary teams
- A commitment to evidence-based, functional and outcome-focused practice
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful and lasting difference to the lives of young people
- Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive, and innovative organisation
- Help shape and develop a growing therapy service across the Trust
Join us—and help change lives, shape futures, and make a real impact.
Our CommitmentEquality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.
Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under GDPR and other data protection legislation.
Further information about the job
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.
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- Multi-academy trust
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