Package Description: To protect our autistic children at the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Join Us as a Principal Therapist

At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.

About the School At Robert Ogden School, we provide a safe, caring, and friendly environment. Our buildings are large, bright, and designed to be low-arousal.

Our Inclusive Learning Hub supports pupils with complex needs in a calm, non-confrontational way. Every pupil follows an individualised curriculum.

About the Role

We are looking for an occupational therapist who has a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic adults or children on the autism spectrum live the life they choose.  This role is based in our school, and you will work along side a transdisciplinary team to support our children through use of universal, targeted and specialist interventions.

This role is a term-time, permanent contract (35 hours per week) with 12 weeks paid holiday a year, which must be taken within the existing school holidays for your school. This is to ensure our pupils receive the continuous support they require while at school.

What You’ll Do

Assess, plan and implement appropriate intervention, such as, OT programmes to support fine motor skills, gross motor skills and sensory processing.

Maintain up to date records inline with professional standards.

Work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure occupational therapy is integrated into curriculum planning and delivery.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a self-motivated, independent self-starter who is confident in engaging with all our stakeholders. We need someone who can drive innovation and quality, as well as significantly raise the profile of the work of Robert Ogden school both within and outside the charity.

This role is a permanent contract (35 hours per week), with 12 weeks paid holiday a year, which must be taken within the existing school holidays for your school. This is to ensure our pupils receive the continuous support they require while at school.

What we can offer you

Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.

Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.

Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).

Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.

Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.

Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, carsalary sacrificescheme, holiday trading, enhanced pension.

Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.

Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.

Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

Look at the job description and person specification.

Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.

Give examples if you can.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please click to view the safeguarding policy and please click to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas