R2269 - Occupational Therapist, School

Job details

Salary
£38,682-£46,580 per annum (pro rata)

Job type
Term time, 38 hours per week

Location
The Pace Centre, Aylesbury

Closes on Thursday 6 August 2026

At Pace, therapy sits at the heart of everything we do.

We are recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist school team, supporting children aged 3–16 with moderate to complex neurodisability.

This is an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment where therapy, education and care come together to deliver meaningful long-term outcomes.

What makes Pace different?

This is a role for therapists who want to move beyond fragmented intervention and become part of a truly integrated multidisciplinary team.

At Pace, therapy is embedded into the school day—giving you the opportunity to build deep relationships and see long-term progress.

• Small caseloads with time for high-quality intervention
• Opportunity to build deep therapeutic relationships and see long-term progress
• Therapy fully integrated into education and daily routines
• Strong MDT collaboration and excellent clinical support

About the role

You will support children with:

• Complex neurodisability
• Physical needs
• Sensory processing differences
• Functional challenges affecting access, participation and independence

You will contribute to:

• Assessment and intervention planning
• Environmental adaptation
• Functional skills development
• Equipment and postural support recommendations
• MDT planning and goal setting

Professional development

We offer:

• Structured induction and supervision
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Support for postgraduate study
• Clear opportunities to develop specialist expertise

About Pace

At Pace, therapy is central to how we help children build independence, participation and confidence.

We are a specialist charity supporting children and young people with complex needs to thrive.

What we offer

• Term-time working
• Flexible working arrangements
• Contributory pension
• Smart Health support including GP and physio access
• Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support
• Car scheme, tech scheme and cycle-to-work scheme

Pace is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.