J800010498

Lead Occupational Therapist Band 7

Salary: £50,000 

Location: Surrey

Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only (some flexibility may be available for the right candidate)

Make a Real Difference

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Lead Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic and supportive team at a specialist school for children and young people aged 4–19 years with autism.

Based in Tadworth, Surrey, our client is committed to helping every pupil thrive by building on their strengths, celebrating their achievements, and supporting their individual needs. They also recognise the vital role families play and work closely with parents and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes.

About the Role

This is an exciting Band 7 opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead the strategic development of the Occupational Therapy service while maintaining a clinical caseload of pupils with highly complex needs.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team—and as a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team—you will:

• Lead and support a small team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

• Deliver specialist assessments, intervention planning and evidence-based therapy.

• Promote pupils' independence and participation across school, home and community environments.

• Help shape and develop the Occupational Therapy provision in line with current best practice.

• Work alongside Speech & Language Therapists, Art Therapists, Therapy Assistants and a Clinical Psychologist-led Behaviour and Therapy Team.

What Our Client Offers

• Term-time only working.

• Ongoing professional development, supervision and training.

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

• Pension scheme.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate Occupational Therapist with leadership experience or the ambition to step into a leadership role. You'll be passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care and committed to helping young people reach their full potential.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can lead, innovate and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact parul.patel@justot.co.uk