Occupational Therapist (0.8)

Permanent, Part time (30 hours) and Term time only
Salary: £26,241 (actual salary)
Start date: As soon as possible

Your new role
Quorn Hall School is an independent therapeutic school for children and young people aged 6-17 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Autism, and ADHD. Our culture is based on trauma-informed attachment awareness and a low-arousal approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a diverse multidisciplinary team (MDT) including Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT), Art and Music Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, ELSA, and OT/Sensory Integration practitioners.

Your role will include clinical practice, carrying out the full OT process and caseload management, working independently on an agreed caseload of pupils with SEMH. You will work collaboratively with the therapy team to ensure OT targets are embedded across the curriculum and reflected in each pupils individual education plan. You will also work closely with families, careers and other professional to support the carry-over of strategies into the home environment.

We are seeking someone who thrives on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Essential Requirements
* A degree in Occupational Therapy (or similar) and HCPC Registration
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Post graduate training or experience related to child development, neurodevelopmental conditions, ASD or ADHD.
* Experience of a wide range of assessment and treatment tools
* Knowledge of range of appropriate pediatric occupational therapy interventions
* Experience working with families, carers and other professionals
* Excellent interpersonal skills. You will also be empathetic and assertive with a good sense of humour!

Your new school
Quorn Hall School is a specialist therapeutic school for children and young people aged 6-17, with complex social, emotional and mental health needs and autism. The school is on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model. Our culture is based on a trauma informed attachment awareness and a low arousal approach. Our grounds are beautiful and surrounded by woodland and greenery, a perfect Biophila experience.

Quorn Hall School is committed to CPD, and there are plenty of training opportunities for all staff; which lead to increasing career opportunities and advancement.

Standard School Working Hours
* Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.30pm
* Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm
* Some flexibility on working days with this role to enable 30 working hours per week
* Term time only

Benefits include
Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
Free car parking
Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff
Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

How to apply
If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you. For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

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Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 5th June 2026
Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions.

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