Occupational Therapist

Job Introduction

If you are someone who loves creativity, connection and helping children thrive in their own unique way, we’d love to meet you. 

Samuel Cody School is a special school for students aged 4 -16 with severe-moderate learning difficulties in our primary and secondary buildings and SEMH difficulties at Cody Oaks. Our school is a successful, friendly and forward-thinking school where everyone is encouraged to do their best and achieve their full potential; a place where everybody is valued and respected. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships staff build with students and as a result we experience highly rewarding impact on students’ communication, independence, and personal development.  

This role is newly created and represents an exciting opportunity for someone with an Occupational Therapy Qualification supporting young people across the school. 

We can offer you: 

• A friendly and welcoming team who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for all students
• Your birthday off work 
• Coaching
• Gym use before or after school (at Cody Oaks)
• Subscription to SchoolsUKHealth offering 24-7 GP access for your whole family, muscular-skeletal treatment and mental health support services
• Opportunities for continuing professional development through The National College providing over 1500 online training opportunities in additional to national qualifications, specific training (e.g.PRICE, sensory curriculum and communication approaches)
• A leadership team who monitor and support work-life balance
• A school rooted firmly in our local community

We warmly encourage you to visit.  Come and see our wonderful students in action, meet our friendly team, and get a real feel for our welcoming school. 

About the role: 

 
You will lead on establishing and developing a high-quality occupational therapy provision, supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs. This includes delivering specialist, outcome-focused interventions, embedding therapeutic strategies across the curriculum, and training staff to enhance inclusive practice. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to provide a truly holistic approach to care and education. 

About you: 

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC and RCOT registration
• Experience working with children with ASC and/or SEMH
• Skilled in multidisciplinary working and delivering staff training
• Committed to evidence-based, child-centred practice within an educational setting

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviewed if suitable.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time.

For an appointment to tour the school please email recruitment@samuelcody.hants.sch.uk or call 01252 514194

Applicants are required to fill in an application form 

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@samuelcody.hants.sch.uk

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.