Qualified Occupational Therapist

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Location: Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Salary: £32,302.40 - £38,729.60 per year dependant on qualifications and experience

Hours: 40 hours per week – Full year contract

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Aurora White House School and Aurora Eccles School

We’re currently looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team. You will be responsible for supporting the development of the Occupational Therapy service to provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to children and young people within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school setting. The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy services in response to needs identified by assessment and as set out as part of a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support pupils' functional, sensory, and motor development, enabling greater independence and access to learning.

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles and White House Schools in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 5 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.  Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. 

With small classes, typically 7 children and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.

To take a virtual look around the schools please click here: Eccles Virtual Tour  Or: White House Virtual Tour

Key Duties:

• Support the Occupational Therapy Service to run in an efficient manner so that the needs of the students are met effectively
• Take a clinical role in the assessment, planning, delivery, and reviewing of Occupational Therapy intervention options for children experiencing a variety of Special Educational Needs
• Contribute to and participate in assessment of the occupational, functional and sensory limitations of children within their academic and wider settings
• Monitor progress, evaluate interventions, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans in collaboration with teaching staff, families, and other professionals, as outlined within the child's EHCP and identified through Occupational Therapy assessment
• Contribute to the design and delivery of group interventions based around sensory motor intervention, emotional regulation, life skills and fine/gross motor skills
• Support transition planning for students moving between schools and higher education
• Conduct environmental assessments to identify barriers to participation
• Work collaboratively with the child, their support network, and other agencies, to effectively communicate the needs of the child and how these needs can be best met
• Manage a caseload under supervision of a Specialist/Advanced Occupational Therapist as directed by Occupational Therapy Lead, Clinical Lead and Principal
• Collect and maintain accurate data collection for service evaluation and audit purposes
• Maintain independently clear written or electronic records or reports of intervention using agreed protocols and in line with the code of professional conduct and HCPC /RCOT standards
• Write reports demonstrating clinical reasoning skills that are based on the analysis of findings from the assessments carried out within a specific time frame
• Ensure compliance with school policies, regulations and protocols
• Contribute to research and evidence-based practice initiatives within the service

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Eccles and White House schools when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

Job Description – Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of (including placements) working with children and/or young people with a range of neurodevelopmental needs
• Knowledge of assessment and therapeutic approaches relevant to children with sensory, motor, and functional difficulties.
• Knowledge or experience of National Curriculum and school settings, delivering OT provision through the EHCP process
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to Occupational Therapy, education and social care
• Thorough understanding of child protection procedures, health and safety protocols, manual handling regulations, and duty of care responsibilities

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to produce comprehensive clinical reports and assessments
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Supportive, flexible and resilient in adapting to dynamic educational environments and changing student needs.
• Creative problem-solving abilities with innovative approaches to designing and implementing intervention
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration across education and multidisciplinary teams
• Patience, a positive attitude and a determination to secure the very best for our students

Experience

• Experience (including placements) working with children and/or young people with a range of neurodevelopmental needs
• Previous experience in an Occupational Therapist role, preferably with children and young adults but new graduates will also be considered for the role.

Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave
• Free lunch when working
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme and Bike to work scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
• Family Swim

How to apply:

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Liz.hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.