Occupational Therapist

Overview

Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college which is currently open to students across two sites.

The college provides further educational opportunities to students aged 19-25 with moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom also have other needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments and autism. We run three Pathways:
Vocational, Life and Living and Engagement for Life.

The Life and Living Pathway is located at the Triangle in Hounslow, Engagement for Life and Vocational Departments is located at the Windmill, Sunbury on Thames (the main College address).

We are looking to appoint a qualified, and experienced therapist to provide an onsite occupational therapy service for our students and to work alongside the head of therapy to support and develop this provision.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience of working in a specialist school or college for young adults who have very complex needs including PMLD, SLD, and autism.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our students’ educational experiences by addressing their sensory, motor, and functional needs. This position involves working closely with educators, therapists, families, and external agencies to develop and implement individualised therapy programmes.

We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share this belief. Please refer to the person specification and job description for full details of the role and the essential knowledge and skills required.

Visits to the college are welcomed. Please contact a member of the HR team for an appointment on .

To apply , please complete and email the application form to .

Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specifications.

Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and anyone applying to work at the College is expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check with adult barring and references being received.

All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a twenty‑six working weeks probation period.

• An employee assistance programme
• Access to Private Doctors and Nurses 24/7 free of charge
• Daily fruits
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test for identified staff
• Employee referral reward

Closing Date: 25th of March 2026

Interview Date: 16th of April 2026

Start Date:

ASAP 2026

Contract Type:
Permanent, term time plus 2 weeks in the summer holidays (total of 41 weeks which is 0.91223 fte)

Hours of work: 36h per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Pay Scale:
Competitive Inner London Pay Scale matching NHS HCAS Inner Bands 5 (£37,259)-7 (£63,176) and up for negotiation.

CV’s will not be accepted. NO AGENCIES.

To apply:

Please submit a completed application form and supporting statement.