Full job description Occupational Therapist | Specialist SEMH School | Stockport

Salary: Band 5 (£32,073) to Band 7 (£49,387) Actual Salary
Full-Time | Term-Time Working | 6 Weeks Paid Annual Leave

Why Join This School?

Competitive salary from Band 5 to Band 7 (£32,073 - £49,387)
Term-time working with 6 weeks paid annual leave
Monday-Friday schedule (08:30-16:30) offering excellent work-life balance
Work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary clinical team
Manage your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy
Extensive opportunities for CPD, specialist training and career progression
Work with children and young people aged 7-19 with varied and rewarding clinical presentations

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll hold and manage your own clinical caseload while delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions tailored to each pupil’s individual needs.

You will:
Complete specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions
Develop personalised therapy plans linked to educational outcomes and EHCP targets
Work collaboratively with families, teaching staff and external professionals
Contribute to annual reviews, clinical reports and multidisciplinary meetings
Assess and recommend specialist equipment and environmental adaptations
Deliver training and consultation to school staff and families
Support service development and quality improvement initiatives
Help pupils develop the skills needed for independence, education and adulthood


Who We’re Looking For

Qualified Occupational Therapist
HCPC registered
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs
Strong communicator who thrives within a multidisciplinary team
Committed to person-centred, evidence-based practice and continuous professional development


This is more than just an Occupational Therapy role. It’s an opportunity to empower young people to overcome barriers, build independence and achieve outcomes that change lives.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST

- Hold the Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional references related to working with children or young people
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting employment. All adults working with children and young people are expected to safeguard and promote their welfare at all times.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.