Occupational Therapist

Job description

At Hall Cliffe School, we believe in celebrating every small victory. Our clinicians find fulfillment in making even the tiniest positive changes in the lives of our young people. Join us in this rewarding journey!

This role is based at Hall Cliffe School, and we welcome both full-time and part-time applications.

As an independent specialist day school located in Wakefield, Hall Cliffe School provides high-quality education for boys and girls with diverse needs, including complex learning challenges, social and emotional difficulties, and behavioral issues.

As part of our multidisciplinary clinical team, you’ll have access to a dedicated Sensory Integration (SI) room, equipped with resources to deliver specialized sensory-based interventions. Whether you're already SI trained or eager to develop your skills, you’ll have the chance to use evidence-based practices to help children engage, regulate, and thrive in their school environment.

Our clinicians play a vital role in the most integrated model in SEND, offering unparalleled clinical support across our specialist schools and children’s homes. Our young people face a range of complexities, including developmental trauma and neuro-developmental conditions.

In this multi-disciplinary team, you will support educational and residential colleagues to create therapeutic living and learning environments. Based on clinical assessments, you’ll provide individualized interventions that engage our young people effectively.

Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively within our schools and homes, ensuring that therapeutic support is woven into every aspect of education and care. You will offer consultations, workshops, training, and guidance to our educational and residential teams.

We recognize your potential and are committed to rewarding your hard work with an exceptional salary and benefits package. Here’s what you can expect:

• Training: Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.
• Holiday: Enjoy full school holidays, including bank holidays.
• Clinical Development: Access to a leading program for professional growth and advancement.
• Flexible Benefits: Customize your benefits, including life insurance options.
• Wellbeing: A variety of wellbeing tools and resources, including employee assistance.
• Medical Cover: Claim back costs for appointments like opticians or dentists, plus high-street discounts.
• Beautiful Working Environments: Work in facilities that inspire and support you.
• Recommend a Friend: Earn a £1,000 bonus for every successful referral.

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds, and we believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. We’re looking for individuals who:

• Are qualified Occupational Therapists registered with the HCPC.
• Have experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Can support teams around a child or young person to create clinically informed environments.
• Are confident, engaging, and effective leaders and trainers.
• Are highly organized and proactive.
• Are committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives. You’ll receive support, resources, and a platform to excel, along with supervision and access to a 220+ strong team of multidisciplinary clinical colleagues.

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is at our core. We’re dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion diversity, especially in neurodiversity. We celebrate the unique perspectives and strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices accessible. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll support you every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we enhance our ability to support the children, young people, and families we serve, ensuring that every team member can thrive and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

wakefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English