Compass Associates
Specialist Occupational Therapist

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist - Term time only Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE (FTE) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday; 8.30am-4.30pm Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based in your personal circumstances) Location: Uxbridge
Compass Associates are proudly working with a leading independent provider of specialist education, playing an integral role in local communities across England.
Together, we are seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a well-established independent specialist school near Uxbridge, supporting autistic pupils of secondary school age. They provide a highly personalised, autism-specific education that recognises and builds on each learner’s individual strengths.
As the Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with the education team to deliver tailored Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, are neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs. You will manage your own caseload, with the full support of your supervisor and site lead, while also contributing to staff training, consultation, and wider whole-school approaches as required.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Requirements Recognised occupational therapy degree HCPC registered and member of RCOT Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance Experience of working with children and young people with autism and disabilities Up to date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
Benefits & Bonuses Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Interview Process: One stage - in person, competency-based questions
Contact Details If you’re an experienced Addictions Therapist looking for your next challenge in a residential rehab, please contact Harriet Bradbury on 0161 527 9634, or email your CV to hbradbury@compassltd.co.uk.
Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher/charity donation for successful referrals following completion of probation.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills