Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewarding education setting?? ? 

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?  

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?  

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?  

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?? ? 

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!?  

Job Title:?        Occupational Therapist? 

Location:?        Claystone School. Bedfordshire LU1 4LL

Salary:?             Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience) 

*Please note- basic grade OT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly Specialist from £48,000+* 

Hours: ??           Full time (37.5hours) and part time hours considered. (Working hours 8.15am - 4.15pm, Monday to Friday)

Contract:?????     Permanent  - term time  (Full time/term time (41 weeks)- could be part time/52 weeks for successful applicant)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.? Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.?This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. 

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.? 

About the Group:? 

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for.?Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. 

Our Vision 

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.  

Our Mission 

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.  

Our?Promise 

• WE LISTEN.?We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER.?To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.?To each other and for one another. 

Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.? ? 

The role:? 

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Claystone School.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.?You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required?This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.?  

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.?We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.? With this in mind, we are looking for a Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.  

Location: Claystone School. Bedfordshire. Claystone School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent school supporting children and young people aged between 4 – 11