Job Description

Underley Garden School

Cumbria
53,200 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

29 July 2025

Job overview

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Join Us as an Occupational Therapist

Location:

Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale (LA6 2DZ)

Salary:

Up to 53,200 pro rata (depending on experience; starting ranges: Basic 33k+, Specialist 39.5k+, Highly Specialist 48k+)

Hours:

37.5 h/week (Mon-Fri, term?time), 4-day week at full pay available after probation. Part-time considered.

Contract:

Permanent, term?time or flexible full?time

Why you'll love it:

Join a

"Great Place to Work"

for 5 years running Thrive in a supportive,

multidisciplinary team

within a specialist school Enjoy

flexibility and creativity

in OT assessment and intervention Access

research, special interest groups, and mentoring

, plus a

2,000 CPD allowance

post-probation Help develop apprentices, students, and assistants, growing our OT offer Receive

health & wellbeing benefits

,

pension

,

life assurance

,

cycle-to-work scheme

,

car purchase programme

, and more Supportive family-friendly policies: enhanced maternity/paternity, fertility support

About Us:

Outcomes First Group delivers world-class education across the UK, including Options Autism schools like Underley Gardens (ages 5-19), plus Acorn, Momenta Connect, and Blenheim Schools.

Your Role:

You'll provide tailored OT support to pupils with ASD, SEMH, or trauma backgrounds, working to our OT framework and partnering with education teams. You'll hold an independent caseload, receive clinical supervision, and contribute to staff training.

You'll need:

Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration & RCOT membership Experience in OT (education, neurodiversity, SEMH) Strong clinical skills, report writing, and ability to work independently Full UK driving licence & car access Sensory integration interest/training is a plus

Benefits include:

4-day week at 100% pay 2,000 training fund Extensive health, wellbeing, and insurance perks Family growth support (maternity/paternity + fertility aid) Generous staff discounts

Apply early--this role may close soon.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

About

Underley Garden School

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Underley Garden School

Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth
Lancashire
LA6 2DZ
United Kingdom

+44 1524 271 569

Underley Garden is a unique setting, providing specialist education and care through the highest levels of expertise. On our most recent Ofsted we were rated 'Outstanding' in all areas.



Our highly personalised approach ensures a more inclusive life for children & young adults, whatever their range of of complex needs: including autism, learning & communication difficulties, and associated problems.



Residential & day places are much sought after: from Primary years at "Holly Trees" through to Secondary & Adult Care. In our specialist environment of understanding and calm, our focus is to make learning opportunities appropriate, meaningful and relevant, with an emphasis on social and communication skills.



Our highly trained, experienced staff are dedicated to unpick each pupil's specific needs and match them with an integrated blend of educational and therapeutic aims which ensures progress and success.



The onsite therapists - Speech and Language, Occupational, Educational Psychologists and Learning Disability Nurses - regularly visit each class and home to help ensure our therapeutic approach is embedded across every aspect of Underley Garden life.



Our location, on a private estate close to the Lake District, offers personal space to explore & enjoy the beautiful environment as well as wonderful opportunities to join local community activities such as our recent success as winners of Cumbria in Bloom.

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