About Us:

We are a specialist SEMH primary provision operating across two sites in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Our Larwood School site in Stevenage is an established and successful provision, whilst our Beech Road site is an exciting new development. Both schools share the same vision and values, working collaboratively to provide exceptional education for our pupils.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to work across our primary and secondary SEN schools. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD and learning difficulties to regulate, develop independence and fully access learning.

You will deliver high-quality OT provision including direct therapy, assessments, staff training, equipment recommendations and strategic therapeutic input as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

We were judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas during inspection in November 2022 and 'outstanding' for Behaviour. We became an academy school in Nov 2016 and are the lead school in a 2-school multi academy trust. We also provide outreach support for primary schools within Stevenage, focusing on behaviour management support strategies. We have a range of well-being initiatives and numerous opportunities for growth and development.

This includes:

• Direct access to a doctor at a time/place that suits you using Schools UK
• Dedicated staff attendance reward scheme
• Access to counselling and physiotherapy should you need it (subject to conditions)
• Dedicated training program
• Opportunities for increased hours and responsibility where appropriate
• Generous pension with LGPS

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver OT interventions in line with EHCPs
• Provide individual, group and whole-class support
• Carry out sensory, functional and environmental assessments
• Recommend, set up and review specialist equipment
• Embed OT strategies into classroom practice through modelling and coaching
• Deliver training and advice to school staff
• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, teachers, families and external professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
• Support transitions and contribute to multi-disciplinary planning

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience working with children/young people with SEN
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Strong knowledge of sensory regulation and functional skills

Desirable

• Experience in educational settings
• Experience training or coaching staff

You must be able to manage a caseload across multiple sites (currently Stevenage, Baldock and Dunstable, relocating to Pulloxhill in 2026).

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required.

All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks, including two references, enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health checks as part of our safeguarding and induction procedures. Please note also that prospective applicants with certain criminal records are barred from employment in regulated activity or from working in certain roles in a school setting. We encourage visiting our school prior to submitting an application. Visit appointments will be by arrangement with Mrs Bianca Osobu, Head of School. To arrange a time to visit please contact Mrs Emma O’Brien, Tel. No. 01438 236333.