Occupational Therapist in Manchester

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic team at Grange School. This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £33,123 and the full time equivalent is £38,510 Grade 7. At Grange School, we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting, supporting pupils with physical impairments, complex health needs, autism, and associated learning difficulties to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

About the role

As our Occupational Therapist, you will provide a high-quality paediatric occupational therapy service to pupils at Grange School and designated partner schools. Working closely with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, carers and other professionals, you will assess pupils' needs, develop tailored intervention programmes, and ensure pupils have access to appropriate specialist equipment and support.

• Assessing pupils' functional, educational, social and physical needs.
• Designing and delivering effective occupational therapy programmes.
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy interventions.
• Advising on and supporting the use of specialist equipment, including seating, feeding and toileting equipment.
• Monitoring and reviewing therapy programmes to ensure positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Contributing to statutory assessments, review meetings and multidisciplinary planning.
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues across the school.

Qualifications and experience

• Holds a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Holds a full driving licence.
• Has experience of managing a caseload and delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Has experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs, particularly pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Can assess, analyse and respond effectively to complex needs.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and report-writing skills.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including references.

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