Occupational Therapist - Various Hampshire Locations

We are an award-winning, Outstanding co-educational specialist trust supporting boys and girls aged 4-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Across our nine sites, we offer state-of-the-art facilities and a highly skilled staff team, enabling us to provide high-quality education and care for the full spectrum of behavioural and autism-related needs. Our compassionate, structured environment is centred on a purposeful and inclusive curriculum.

We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team and play a key role in developing and delivering an integrated therapy service across the academy.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of an occupational therapy service that meets the diverse needs of our pupils, delivering specialist, outcome-focused interventions and embedding therapeutic strategies across the curriculum. You will also support staff development through training and collaboration, ensuring a consistent, holistic approach to supporting young people.

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with ASC and SEMH through innovative and nurturing education.

About the role:
You will lead on establishing and developing a high-quality occupational therapy provision, supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs. This includes delivering specialist, outcome-focused interventions, embedding therapeutic strategies across the curriculum, and training staff to enhance inclusive practice. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to provide a truly holistic approach to care and education.

About you:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC and RCOT registration
• Experience working with children with ASC and/or SEMH
• Skilled in multidisciplinary working and delivering staff training
• Committed to evidence-based, child-centred practice within an educational setting

Join us—and help change lives, shape futures, and make a lasting impact.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.