Occupational Therapist

Liverpool, Merseyside
Abbot’s Lea School

Occupational Therapist – Join Our Outstanding Team!

Location: Abbot’s Lea School, Liverpool
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Contract: Permanent (subject to 6-month probation)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Flexible/Part-Time Considered)
Salary: Grade 6 – £34,314 to £38,626 (NJCJE Pt. 24-29)
Actual Salary: £30,025 to £33,798 (Term Time – 39 weeks per year)

Relocation Package: Considered for successful candidates seeking to relocate

Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Students Who Require Targeted Specialist Support

Abbot’s Lea School is a thriving and highly successful specialist school that supports over 270 students aged 3-19 who require targeted specialist support due to their learning differences. Our mission is to be the International Centre of Excellence for Autism, and we achieve this through our unique ASD Model :

• A – Academic Progress
• S – Specialist Support
• D – Development of Life Skills

As a key member of our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will play a vital role in supporting our students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Why Join Us?

• Work in an Ofsted Outstanding School – Join a high-performing, well-resourced, and supportive environment.
• Be Part of a Dynamic MDT – Work alongside a passionate team including:
  • Head of Therapies & Safeguarding Manager Speech and Language Therapist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Positive Behaviour Support Assistants Therapies Assistant
  • Work in a Supportive, Innovative Environment – We provide universal, targeted, and specialist therapeutic approaches across the school.
• Career Development & Training – We are committed to your growth, offering CPD and the potential for leadership opportunities.
• Flexible Working Options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible or part-time contracts.
• Relocation Support – If you’re moving to join us, we may offer assistance.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Membership – As an employee, you will be automatically enrolled in the LGPS, a highly valuable, government-backed pension scheme that offers:
  • Generous employer contributions, helping you save for the future Secure and inflation-linked pension benefits upon retirement Ill-health retirement support for added peace of mind Life cover and survivor benefits for your loved ones

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist who:

• Holds a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification (HCPC registered)
• Has experience working with children and young people who require targeted specialist support
• Is skilled in sensory integration therapy (postgraduate qualification in sensory integration is an advantage)
• Is confident in providing specialist OT assessments and interventions
• Has excellent communication, organisation, and team-working skills
• Is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people

How to Apply – Complete an Application form and submit this via the button below.

All positions are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Join us at Abbot’s Lea School – an Ofsted Outstanding School – and be part of something truly special!