Occupational Therapist - Various Hampshire Locations at Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
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Equivalent to NHS Band 5 - Pro-rata based on 39 weeks per annum
About this Role
We are an award-winning, Outstanding co-educational specialist trust supporting boys and girls aged 4–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Across our nine sites, we offer state-of-the-art facilities and a highly skilled staff team, enabling us to provide high-quality education and care for the full spectrum of behavioural and autism-related needs. Our compassionate, structured environment is centred on a purposeful and inclusive curriculum.
We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and play a key role in developing and delivering an integrated therapy service across the academy.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of an occupational therapy service that meets the diverse needs of our pupils, delivering specialist, outcome-focused interventions and embedding therapeutic strategies across the curriculum. You will also support staff development through training and collaboration, ensuring a consistent, holistic approach to supporting young people.
At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with ASC and SEMH through innovative and nurturing education.
About the role:
You will lead on establishing and developing a high-quality occupational therapy provision, supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs. This includes delivering specialist, outcome-focused interventions, embedding therapeutic strategies across the curriculum, and training staff to enhance inclusive practice. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to provide a truly holistic approach to care and education.
About you:
- Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC and RCOT registration
- Experience working with children with ASC and/or SEMH
- Skilled in multidisciplinary working and delivering staff training
- Committed to evidence-based, child-centred practice within an educational setting
Join us—and help change lives, shape futures, and make a lasting impact.
Equality, 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 and expects all staff and volunteers 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 the GDPR and other data protection legislation.
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Contact Details
Helen Davy
01256 622157 Ext 215
hdavy@chilternway.org
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please use this section to say why you are applying for this job. Give details of any work or other experience you have which may be relevant to your application, including voluntary work and leisure interests. The information you provide about your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities enables us to assess your application. Make sure you read the job description and person specification before completing the application form and refer to it throughout. Provide as much information as possible, giving us examples, either from your home or work life, to show how you meet what we are looking for.
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationHampshire
RG22 5TH
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