Job summary
**COVERING 6 MONTHS MATERNITY LEAVE **
This post is term time only, 24 hours for 6 months Maternity Leave

In line with our exciting plans for transformation and growth and the delivery of outstanding care for our children and young people, we are now looking to appoint Occupational Therapists, to work across a number of our Specialist Educational services.

Main duties of the job
You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working with guidance and supervision from the Highly Specialist OT & Clinical Specialist Lead OT you will provide quality assessments; reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed strategies across the environment.

About us
Our SEN Services are committed to improving the educational outcomes of all our children and young adults, providing support for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and complex needs. We support our students from the age of 7 to the Transition Pathway, delivering specialist primary, secondary schools further education services.

Details
Date posted: 16 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: VPA9CB1835
Job locations: Grateley, SP11 8TA, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
**COVERING 6 MONTHS MATERNITY LEAVE **
This post is term time only, 24 hours for 6 months Maternity Leave

In line with our exciting plans for transformation and growth and the delivery of outstanding care for our children and young people, we are now looking to appoint Occupational Therapists, to work across a number of our Specialist Educational services.

Who we are
The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service.

Our SEN Services are committed to improving the educational outcomes of all our children and young adults, providing support for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and complex needs. We support our students from the age of 7 to the Transition Pathway, delivering specialist primary, secondary schools further education services.

Job Role
You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working with guidance and supervision from the Highly Specialist OT & Clinical Specialist Lead OT you will provide quality assessments; reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed strategies across the environment.

Taking a hands-on approach, it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

We offer training and career progression opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations

Candidate Profile we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

• A degree or a post-graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT
• Experience working ASD and/or Learning disabilities with young people/adults

In return we offer:

• Clinical Supervision- from a Highly Specialist OT
• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Developmental Opportunities
• Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:
Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: The Cambian Group
Address: Grateley, SP11 8TA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cambiangroup.com/