R3022 - Occupational Therapist (OT)
Job details
Salary
£28,705.26 - £35,365.17, dependent on qualifications and experience
(Scale 6 point 19 to PO1 point 28)
Job type
Permanent, full-time
Monday to Friday, hours between 08:30 and 16:45, Term Time Only + INSET Days
Location
Swanley
Closes 9am, Monday 30 November 2026
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs?
Parkwood Hall Academy is seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT). Supporting pupils aged 4-19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism and communication needs, you will play a key role in helping young people develop the skills they need to thrive both within school and beyond.
You will be joining an established Occupational Therapy team that includes two Senior Therapists, offering excellent opportunities for support, supervision, collaboration and professional development.
The Role
As part of our integrated therapeutic approach, you will:
- Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and formulate therapeutic recommendations.
- Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions.
- Develop and review personalised therapy programmes aligned with EHCP outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with education and care colleagues to create therapeutic learning environments.
- Provide consultation, training and guidance to staff teams.
- Contribute to reports, Annual Reviews and multi-disciplinary planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and professional standards in line with HCPC and RCOT guidance.
About You
We welcome applications from therapists at all stages of their career.
You will have:
- A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification (essential)
- HCPC registration (essential)
- Strong communication and organisational skills (essential)
- A commitment to child-centred, evidence-based practice (essential)
- The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team (essential)
- Experience of working with children and young people with SEND, autism, SEMH needs or developmental trauma would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Us?
At Parkwood Hall Academy, we are passionate about creating a culture where everyone can Belong, Grow and Succeed. We offer:
- A supportive and experienced therapy team.
- Regular clinical supervision and professional development.
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills in a school-based setting.
- A collaborative and innovative working environment.
- The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
Parkwood Hall Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory pre-employment clearances.
To Apply: please contact [email protected] to be sent our formal application form which will be required to be completed in full in order to be considered.