Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Salary Range: in the region of £27,860 to £35,667, dependent on experience. (52 week FTE £31,839 to £40,762).

Start Date: Post available September 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday, 7^th July 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

St Edward’s School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted, 2025) provides a nurturing, specialist learning environment where every pupil is supported to grow, build resilience, and thrive.

We are now seeking a skilled, compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver a high-quality, specialist therapy provision to support our pupils’ individual needs.

It is an exciting time to join St Edward’s School as our pupil numbers continue to grow and we expand beyond our main site at Melchet Court.

We invite you to “make yourself necessary” and become a valued part of our dedicated community.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

•          Deliver specialist occupational therapy provision in line with pupils’ EHCPs and individual needs.
•          Manage and prioritise your own clinical caseload, ensuring high professional standards in assessment, reporting and documentation.
•          Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, including standardised and risk assessments.
•          Plan and deliver targeted interventions in individual, group and joint settings using functional, sensory and behavioural approaches.
•          Develop and implement personalised therapy programmes that support pupils both in school and the wider community.
•          Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SENCo, SaLT, counsellors, teachers and teaching assistants.
•          Provide regular guidance and training to staff to support pupils’ sensory, physical and functional needs within the classroom.
•          Contribute to EHCP reviews, reports and multi-agency meetings, ensuring a pupil-centred approach to goal setting.
•          Support the development of therapeutic provision across the school, contributing to service improvement and best practice.
•          Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support engagement and wellbeing.

About You

We are looking for a reflective, motivated and highly skilled practitioner who:

•          Is a qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant professional registration.
•          Has experience working with children and young people, ideally in educational or SEMH settings.
•          Demonstrates knowledge of sensory integration, motor skills development, and therapeutic approaches to behaviour and regulation.
•          Understands SEMH needs, attachment and trauma-informed practice.
•          Can assess and respond effectively to pupils’ physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional needs.
•          Communicates clearly, empathetically and professionally with pupils, families and staff.
•          Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contributes to whole-school approaches.
•         Demonstrates resilience, initiative and the ability to prioritise workload.
•          Is committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils. 

Our Vision

At St Edward’s, our vision is clear:

To ensure that every pupil has access to an accredited, high-quality education tailored to their individual needs, complemented by meaningful opportunities for vocational learning.

We aim to equip young people with not only academic qualifications, but also the confidence, strategies, and resilience they need to manage challenges, build self-belief and succeed in education, employment, and life beyond St Edward’s School.

Why Join St Edward’s?

Staff Wellbeing

Your wellbeing is central to our ethos. Staff benefit from:

•          A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, health, and counselling support)
•          Dedicated staff wellbeing days each year
•          A two-week October half-term break
•          Access to professional supervision and support from a Clinical Psychologist
•          A dedicated senior leader responsible for staff wellbeing. 

Professional Development

We are committed to your professional growth through:

•          A thorough induction programme
•          High-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
•          Clear pathways for career progression and development.

Rewards and Benefits

•          Competitive salary scales reflecting experience and expertise
•          Pension scheme including life cover
•          Free on-site lunches during term time
•          Free on-site parking
•          Use of excellent sports facilities outside school hours, including a fitness suite, swimming pool, and sports hall.

Our Community

St Edward’s is a warm, inclusive, and collaborative community. We are proud of our strong staff retention, supportive culture, and shared commitment to putting pupils first. Our staff work creatively and collectively, always supporting one another and celebrating success.

Safeguarding and Application Procedure

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. This may include search engines and social media platforms.

St Edward’s is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note: CVs are not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application form.