Occupational Therapist

Role: Occupational Therapist

Location: Walsall

Salary: £52500 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Full Time or Term Time Only hours available

A specialist education provider is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary clinical team supporting children and young people with autism and complex additional needs.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-built specialist school environment for pupils aged 5-19. The setting offers excellent facilities including dedicated therapy spaces, sports facilities, outdoor learning areas, and tailored support environments designed to meet a wide range of needs.

The Role

Working as part of an integrated clinical and education team, you will support children and young people with a range of needs including:

Autism spectrum conditions
Developmental trauma
Neurodevelopmental differences
Special educational needs

You will provide clinically informed assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support while working collaboratively with education and residential care teams to help create positive learning and living environments.

The successful candidate will also contribute through:

Delivering therapeutic interventions
Providing consultation and guidance to staff teams
Running workshops and training sessions
Supporting therapeutic strategies across the wider setting
Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people

Requirements

Applicants must:

Be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
Have experience supporting children and young people with complex needs
Be confident delivering therapeutic interventions
Have experience working collaboratively around the needs of a child or young person
Be organised, proactive, and able to use initiative
Be an effective communicator, trainer, and team contributor
Be committed to improving outcomes for young people

Benefits

The organisation offers an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary
Full paid school holidays including bank holidays
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Structured clinical development and career progression opportunities
Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance services
Flexible benefits package
Medical cashback scheme for healthcare costs
High street discounts
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Supportive multi-disciplinary clinical network

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to work within a highly supportive specialist environment where therapeutic practice is embedded into everyday learning and care.

To apply, contact Jamie Carroll on (phone number removed) or email

@INDKAR