Occupational Therapist EDV/2025/LSH/37268 Aviation House, Harmondsworth Lane, West Drayton, , U[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Greater London is looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will empower children with autism and severe learning difficulties through personalized support and interventions. The role involves managing a varied caseload, delivering assessments, and collaborating with staff to enhance pupils' developmental needs. Join this growing institution and contribute to meaningful change in students' lives. Exceptional collaborative ethos and commitment to safeguarding are key aspects of this role.

Benefits

Exceptional staff ratios

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism or additional needs in education, health, or social care.
• Strong understanding of sensory processing and functional skills interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children with autism and severe difficulties.
• Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate to develop tailored sensory diets and life-skills support.

Skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Communication

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Safe, Happy, Learning - it's more than our motto, it's our promise to every child.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties.

At Landon School we are seeking a passionate and proactive Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with a genuine interest in autism and severe learning difficulties to support our pupils' sensory, motor and functional development, empowering them to access meaningful learning both within school and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties, working collaboratively with the therapy team and senior leadership
• Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments, programmes, and interventions across school, home, and community settings
• Collaborate with teaching and therapeutic colleagues to co‑produce tailored sensory diets, motor skill development plans, and life‑skills support appropriate to our pupils' needs
• Contribute to EHCPs through clear clinical reporting, outcomes setting, and professional advice
• Provide training and support for school staff and families to promote consistency and extend therapeutic gains across settings
• Support the school's exceptional 1:2 staff ratios through effective collaboration and communication with the wider team

Who We're Looking For

• Empathetic and enthusiastic, with a strong desire to improve the lives of autistic children and young people with severe learning difficulties
• A creative problem‑solver, confident in adapting your practice to meet diverse individual needs
• An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
• Flexible and resilient, able to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Committed to our "Safe, Happy, Learning" ethos and to supporting our pupils' holistic development

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Experience working with children and/or young people with autism, severe learning difficulties or additional needs in education, health or social care
• Strong understanding of sensory processing, motor development, and functional skills interventions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to EHCPs or multidisciplinary reviews
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

About Landon School

Landon School is an independent special day school in Harmondsworth, West London, serving children aged 5‑11 (expanding to age 18 from January 2026) with autism and severe learning difficulties. Since opening in October 2024, we have achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating (July 2025) and built a nurturing, supportive environment where our students can thrive.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional 1:2 staff ratios and our commitment to the "Safe, Happy Learning" ethos that underpins everything we do. Our purpose‑built facilities provide a calm, autism‑friendly environment, and wellbeing is central - for both students and staff.

As we expand from 50 to 152 pupils by September 2026, including new secondary provision, this is an exciting time to join our growing team and help shape the future of therapy provision at Landon School.

Why Work for Landon School?

• Be part of a new and growing school with an Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Work in an environment with exceptional staff ratios that truly prioritise individual pupil needs
• Join a collaborative, supportive team committed to professional development
• Contribute to the development of our expanding secondary provision
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of children with autism and severe learning difficulties
• Work in purpose‑built, autism‑specific facilities designed for optimal learning

Safeguarding Commitment

Landon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974