Occupational Therapist
Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college which is currently open to students across three sites.
The college provides further educational opportunities to students aged 19-25 with moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom also have other needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments and autism. We run three Pathways: Vocational, Life and Living and Engagement for Life.
In January 2025 we are relocating 2 sites to our new main college building in Sunbury-on-Thames (Surrey).
We are looking to appoint a qualified, and experienced therapist to provide an onsite occupational therapy service for our students and to work alongside the head of therapy to support and develop this provision. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience of working in a specialist school or college for young adults who have very complex needs including PMLD, SLD, and autism. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our students’ educational experiences by addressing their sensory, motor, and functional needs. This position involve working closely with educators, therapists, families, and external agencies to develop and implement individualised therapy programs.
We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share this belief. Please refer to the person specification and job description for full details of the role and the essential knowledge and skills required.
Visits to the college are welcomed. Please contact a member of the HR team for an appointment on 02039629009
Details of this post are available on the College Website on https://greatoakscollege.com
To apply, please complete and email the application form to hr@greatoakscollege.com
Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specifications.
Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and anyone applying to work at the College is expected to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check with adult barring and references being received.
All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a twenty-six working week probation period.
We value our employees and offer a supportive and engaging environment, comprehensive induction, inset and excellent continuous professional development training sessions, NEST Pension scheme access to staff discounts, and other wellbeing benefits:
- An employee assistance programme
- Access to Private Doctors and Nurses 24/7 free of charge
- Daily fruits
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye test for identified staff
- Employee referral reward
Closing Date: Ongoing
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent, term time plus 2 weeks in the summer holidays (total of 41 weeks which is 0.91223 fte)
Hours of work: 36h per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Pay Scale: the inner London Pay Scale(2025) PO3 point 32 £46,854 per year pro rata to PO5 point 41 £ 56,436 per year pro rata ( depending on the experience)
Actual Salary: From £42,741 to £51,482 per annum.
CV’s will not be accepted. NO AGENCIES.
