Occupational Therapist

Overview and Responsibilities Occupational Therapist – Hedgeway Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN Salary: Actual salary £35,521 - £42,150 (FTE £41,350 - £49,067) dependant on experience Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey. Your Role as an Occupational Therapist As a Senior/Specialist Occupational Therapist, you’ll be a key part of our multi-disciplinary therapy team, delivering high-quality, student-centred support. You’ll work with children and young people with complex needs, including Autism, sensory processing challenges, and attachment difficulties, helping them build independence and confidence in their everyday lives. This is a role where your clinical expertise and leadership will help shape the future of our therapy provision. You’ll be instrumental in developing and embedding Occupational Therapy across the school, ensuring it’s integrated into every aspect of our students’ experience. You’ll be: Leading on the assessment and treatment of students, using your clinical skills to identify needs and deliver impactful interventions. Managing a caseload of children and young people with complex needs, working autonomously within a specialist education setting. Designing and delivering therapy programmes that align with EHCPs and clinical assessments—whether through direct intervention, staff training, or resource development. Collaborating with the SENCo and Headteacher to enhance and evolve our therapy provision, including reviewing resources and recommending new tools to support student outcomes. Providing exp