Band 5 Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.0 to £37,796.0 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0RX |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4702122_1751032637 |
Summary
Hours: Full time (8am-4pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8-5pm Tuesdays) term time only
Your new school
Gretton School welcomes autistic children and young people aged from 5-19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day learners.
Every learner at Gretton has a diagnosis of Autism, and the ability to learn at or above the level of their mainstream peers, but require a specialist setting in order to achieve their remarkable potential.
As autism specialists, we understand that consistent daily routines and staffing helps to keep anxiety at a minimum and ensures that our learners feel safe and confident in their surroundings.
We have a high staff to learner ratio and classes are small and personal - we know each of our learners really well and employ the best strategies to support them in their everyday school life.
A broad curriculum, an emphasis on holistic development, and the development of life and social skills, means that we are able to bring out the best in all our learners, and to provide them with opportunities to flourish.
At whatever stage a young person joins Gretton, we will ensure they are happy and prepared to make the most of the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.
Your new role
Come and join the incredible team at Gretton School this September 2025 as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist! Whether you're a trainee or a seasoned practitioner, this full-time (or four-day-per-week) role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in a specialist school environment.
We're looking for someone with a passion for working with children and young people who experience sensory integration difficulties and dysregulated behaviours. Your mission? To deliver meaningful Occupational Therapy interventions that are woven into the fabric of each student's learning and development journey.
From 1:1 sessions to group and class-based programmes, you'll play a key role in designing and implementing therapeutic support across both our Manor Farm and Rectory sites. You'll be fully immersed in multidisciplinary collaboration, leading on projects, contributing to clinical audits, and staying on top of your CPD, all while mentoring the next generation of OTs with student placements.
At Gretton, you won't just be part of the team - you'll be part of something transformational. Ready to help students thrive and grow in a setting where your skills and creativity can shine? We'd love to hear from you.
What you'll get in return
Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don't delay and apply today to join the Gretton family.
Safeguarding recruitment statement: Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.
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