Specialist Occupational Therapist
The Eden Academy, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,637.89 - £42,571.84 Annually (Actual) Pro rata salary. 36 hours per week, 39 weeks term time only. Special schools allowance included in salary. NHS band 6 equivalent
Specialist Occupational Therapist job summary
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Specialist Therapist Salary £34,918 - £40,816 plus Special schools' allowance £1303
(pro rata salary 36 hours p/w, 40 weeks term time only)
NHS band 6 equivalent
Term-time (part time available)
The Eden Academy Trust
Each of the seven SEN schools in the Eden Academy Trust specialises in meeting the educational needs of children and young people 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
We will expect that applicants would 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 please.
Further information
Job share and part-time hours may be considered.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Becky Lovelock - rebecca.lovelock@theedenacademy.co.uk
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.
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may contact candidates for interview prior to the closing date, with applications continuing to be considered until the closing date
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Eden Academy
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- The Eden Academy website
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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