About this role
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Overview
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will focus on supporting children and young people aged 4-19 years, with developmental, physical and sensory needs.
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week
Closing date: 9am 12/11/26
Interviews: 19th November 2026
About us
Chiltern Wood School is a Special School currently supporting over 240 students ranging from ages 4 to 19 years, located across three sites in Cressex, Downley and Studley Green. We cater for a broad selection of needs including: language and communication needs, complex autism spectrum conditions, profound physical and cognitive disabilities and sensory processing needs. Our dedicated staff team is committed to delivering personalised learning and outstanding care in a nurturing environment.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant who would like to develop and extend their skills working with children and young people within a special school setting where integrated therapy is valued. You will work as part of an established and dynamic team of experienced Therapists and Technicians, where you will gain the opportunity to also work as part of a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team.
You will work alongside school Occupational Therapists to develop and deliver whole class and small group interventions which will comprise of focused therapy to develop functional motor skills, independence skills and support regulation needs for access to the curriculum and wider environment.
About you
- Experience of working in a health and social care, educational or childcare environment, which brings relevant transferable skills
- Basic understanding of child development
- Understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist when working with children and young people
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently
- Ability to maintain accurate record keeping
- Must have a full valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Other information
Please refer to our website Vacancies — Chiltern Wood School for more information and a full job description.
Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level, online searches and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.