About this role
At Octavia House Schools, we have a passionate team delivering high-quality trauma-centred therapeutic education, supporting and building relationships with pupils who have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as other associated special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We provide a specialist educational setting, we proactively welcome enquiries from both experienced mainstream and specialist colleagues, from varying disciplines, who would like to extend their skill base.
We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our OHS London team. The successful applicant will be providing support to pupils across our London sites; Vauxhall (KS1-2), Nine Elms (KS3) and Kennington (KS4).
We would like the successful candidate to join us on a full-time basis, from 1st September 2026 (or sooner!)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring the seamless therapeutic, relationships-first, therapy offer is maintained; collaborating with colleagues in classrooms and offering effective therapy programmes
Readily providing therapeutic support in class, maintaining visibility and supporting learning
Liaising with colleagues and external professional
Being a key point of contact for families in relation to therapy, supporting and collaborating with external professionals as required.
Ensure that a coherent, consistent internal reporting system is adhered to for all therapies
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OHS:
New, highly-competitive pay scales
An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model.
Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications.
Early applications are encouraged.
We welcome candidates who are available t