Occupational Therapist (Fixed Term)

Can you bring your KIT to Peterhouse? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First!

Occupational Therapist

Peterhouse School, Southport

Full time, term-time only

Fixed Term (Up to 12 months)

£32,073 £48,117 per annum (depending on experience)

Peterhouse School is a non-maintained specialist school for children and young people who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition, aged 5 – 19.

Peterhouse School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and play a key role in supporting our pupils to develop their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who understands the importance of a sensory-informed approach and is committed to putting the individual needs of autistic pupils at the heart of their practice.

About the role

As our Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with pupils, families, class teams, and external professionals to identify and address pupils' sensory, physical, emotional and self-care needs.

You will work primarily within the classroom environment, embedding occupational therapy strategies naturally into pupils' daily routines and learning. You will also have the flexibility to provide individual or small-group interventions where appropriate.

Previous experience of working with young people, Autism Spectrum Conditions and sensory needs are welcomed but not essential. Opportunities for further training will be given. The successful candidate will hold a recognised Occupational Therapy degree level qualification and be a registered member of Health Professions Council. Newly qualified OTs are welcome to apply.

You must be a resilient and flexible team member with good communication skills who can think creatively and be proactive in your approach.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

The closing date for completed applications is 30/10/26

Interviews will be held during w/c 16/11/26

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact details for further information are: Alternatively please e-mail admin@aipeterhouse.org to request an application pack, or apply online.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

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