Senior Occupational Therapist

The Eden Academy, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February TBC

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,222.01 - £19,757.99 Annually (Actual) Salary includes SSA

Senior Occupational Therapist job summary

Senior Occupational Therapist

Salary information: Scale POB point 34-38

Location: Eden Academy Trust - Pinn River School

Work pattern: 2 days per week (39 weeks) per annum, term time only

Start date: February date TBC

*The role has provision to move around schools in the southern hub if needed, please see link for further information Our Schools - The Eden Academy Trust.

Eden Academy Trust
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.
Occupational Therapy
We passionately believe that therapies, including occupational therapy, are a vital part of school life and help our pupils access their education. Our amazing team of occupational therapists help each pupil achieve as much independence as possible within their activities of daily living.
The Role
To support our recent growth, we are looking for therapists to join us. The team has a high level of experience and is eager to support new graduates, new therapists with different levels of experience and welcome more senior therapists with experience. You will join a friendly and supportive team of professionals. Your caseload will be varied with pupils between 4 to 19 years old and you will have the opportunity to work with a wide spectrum of disabilities covering all aspects of occupational therapy.
The team works hand in hand with other therapists, and the school teaching staff, to deliver therapy in our SEN special schools. This will involve: assessment, advice, delivery of treatment sessions and service development. You may also contribute to therapy outreach services for schools outside the Eden Academy Trust.
Regular supervision and opportunities for career development are embedded standards in our team. We also ensure that all therapists have a varied caseload to support their professional and career development.
Applicants should be:

• Qualified and HPCP registered occupational therapists.
• Comfortable to work with children and young people with learning disabilities.
• Passionate about delivering a high standard of care.
• Creative and flexible in their approach.

Applicants for the specialist and senior positions are expected to have experience in paediatric occupational therapy and have transferrable skills applicable to the position they apply for.

If you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Becky Lovelock at: Rebecca.lovelock@theedenacademy.co.uk.

Closing date: 23rd January 2026
Interviews: W/C 26th January 2026

Diversity Statement

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, 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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