Occupational Therapist - Level 5/6 in Bristol

Location: Venturers’ Academy, Bristol

Venturers Academy seeks a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (Level 5/6) to join our specialist team. Working within a supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment, you will play a vital role in enabling children and young people with a range of complex needs to access learning, develop independence, and reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess the occupational therapy needs of pupils with a range of complex learning, physical, sensory, and developmental needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized intervention programmes to support pupils’ access to learning and daily living skills.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support staff to embed therapeutic strategies within the classroom and wider school environment.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance, and training to staff and parents/carers to ensure consistency of approach.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including setting outcomes and reviewing progress.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working with children and young people, ideally within a school or specialist education setting.
• Knowledge of a range of complex needs, including autism, sensory processing differences, physical disabilities, and developmental delays.
• Ability to assess, plan, and deliver effective, individualized therapy interventions.
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits:

• We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees.
• Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
• We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
• Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counseling and financial advice.
• Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Equal Opportunities:

E‑ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E‑ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.