Regional Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Regional Specialist Occupational Therapist Covering a number of schools across West & North Yorkshire Permanent / Term Time/ Full Time £33,206 - £40,102 actual annual salary Are you a skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Wellspring Trust are looking for a Specialist OT to join us, providing support across 6 specialist schools in West and North Yorkshire. As a Specialist OT, you’ll work autonomously while being part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including Speech & Language Therapists, Psychologists, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners. You’ll provide direct therapy, advice, training, and support to students, staff, and families, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and impactful. We value your professional development—you’ll have opportunities to pursue areas of clinical interest, attend training, and contribute to service innovation. Key Responsibilities: Manage your own caseload of students across schools, working closely with teachers, teams, and families. Conduct holistic assessments using clinical expertise and observation. Lead your professional growth, including appraisals, goal setting, and training opportunities. Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, promoting a positive and inclusive school culture. Monitor and manage risk while supporting colleagues to build awareness. Contribute to service development and innovation in clinical practice. Engage in specialist interest areas and professional networks to enhance practice. Why join us? Generous annual leave entitlement Membership of a generous pension scheme Offering the flexibility and work life balance Continued CPD training and professional development Upskilling opportunities - invest in us and we will in you. If you are passionate about a career in education we have a plethora of training opportunities. Guided pathways for your career - individualised to suit you Wellbeing champions