Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Venturers’ Academy, Bristol
Venturers Academy seeks a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (Level 5/6) to join our specialist team. Working within a supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment, you will play a vital role in enabling children and young people with a range of complex needs to access learning, develop independence, and reach their full potential.
Key responsibilities
- Assess the occupational therapy needs of pupils with a range of complex learning, physical, sensory, and developmental needs.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized intervention programmes to support pupils’ access to learning and daily living skills.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support staff to embed therapeutic strategies within the classroom and wider school environment.
- Provide specialist advice, guidance, and training to staff and parents/carers to ensure consistency of approach.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including setting outcomes and reviewing progress.
Pay range
- NJC 36-40 – £44,689.07 – £48,643.57
- FTE – £47,181.00 – £51,356.00
- 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
- Permanent
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent).
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience of working with children and young people, ideally within a school or specialist education setting.
- Knowledge of a range of complex needs, including autism, sensory processing differences, physical disabilities, and developmental delays.
- Ability to assess, plan, and deliver effective, individualized therapy interventions.
- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counseling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Equal Opportunities
E‑ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E‑ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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