Occupational Therapist - Part Time
Occupational Therapist - Part Time
Location: North London, Finchley/Muswell Hill - Across all Holmewood School campuses, as required
Contract: Part-time, up to 3 days per week (the number of days is dependent on experience, with 3 days for a developing therapist and 2.5 days for a more experienced practitioner), Permanent, 40 weeks per year
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £37,404 – £47,267 (pro rata for part-time contract and depending on experience and qualifications, aligned with the level of responsibility and expertise expected of an experienced Occupational Therapist)
Post Start Date: Jan/Feb 2026Application Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026
Interview Date: Friday 9th January 2026
About Us
The Holmewood School, part of the Cavendish Education family of schools, is a specialist independent day school for neurodivergent children and young people aged 7–19 with a primary diagnosis of Autism.
Our ethos is rooted in empathy, respect and a belief in the potential of every individual. Staff at Holmewood work collaboratively to provide an innovative, flexible and nurturing approach to education. As part of Cavendish Education – a unique schools group – we are committed to thinking differently and providing outstanding specialist support for our students’ academic, social and emotional development.
In May 2022, The Holmewood School was judged Outstanding by Ofsted and has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society (NAS).
About the Role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (Maternity Cover) to join our passionate and skilled multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will primarily be based at one of our North London campuses (Woodside Park, Muswell Hill, or Finchley Central) but will work across all sites as required.
You will conduct assessments, design and oversee tailored interventions, and work closely with our education colleagues to provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy. This includes supporting the sensory, motor and emotional wellbeing needs of our students.
A more experienced therapist may have the opportunity to take on the Team Lead role, working closely with the Multidisciplinary Therapy Team Lead to develop the OT service and provide supervision to colleagues.
We offer excellent professional development, including access to external training to support your continued growth.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about supporting neurodivergent young people to achieve their full potential.
Essential:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience,
- Experience working with paediatric and/or neurodivergent children and young people
- Evidence of CPD in relevant areas (e.g. Autism, Neurodiversity, Sensory Integration, Executive Function Skills)
- A flexible, compassionate and collaborative approach
Desirable:
- Experience within a school or educational environment
- Training or familiarity with Autism-specific or therapeutic approaches (e.g. SCERTS, Zones of Regulation, sensory integration, trauma-informed practice)
- Experience supporting colleagues through training or consultation
- Hybrid working model: Enjoy working from home during school holidays for any working time that falls outside of the school term, unless there’s a specific need to be on site.
- Enhanced family-friendly leave to support colleagues through key life events.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme through Smart Pension.
- Cycle to Work scheme to encourage sustainable commuting.
- Discretionary gift days between Christmas and New Year to promote rest and wellbeing.
- A warm, supportive and collaborative staff community.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A school culture that values creativity, compassion and individuality, within a neurodiversity-affirming environment.
Visits and Enquiries
All applicants are welcome to visit the school on an informal basis should this support your application. Please contact Louise Wallis-Jones (Multidisciplinary Therapy Team Lead) on 020 3908 8991 or lwallis-jones@thsl.org.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.
How to Apply
Please apply via TES with a cover letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Safeguarding and Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and online search prior to employment.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and our young people can see themselves represented.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about joining a forward-thinking school where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of strong applications, so early submission is encourage