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Starting salary for this role is £32,061 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

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Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Children's Occupational Therapist Assistant – Schools OT Outreach Service

We are expanding our Schools OT Sensory Outreach Service to support the delivery of the ‘Experts at hand’ SEND agenda across BCP Council and we would love you to join us!

BCP Council are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our established and dynamic team. This exciting opportunity involves working collaboratively with mainstream schools, families and multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for children and young people with sensory processing difficulties/differences.

The successful candidates will work alongside our OTs to deliver group interventions, develop and create resources and support our service delivery model which encompasses a universal, targeted and specialist service offer.

The role involves direct work with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the aim of supporting children & young people to develop their sense of belonging, improve participation and functional skills and remove barriers to learning. We aim to support inclusive education settings and help children to reach their potential.

This post has no supervision or management responsibilities and you will be working with the support and direction of the Schools Outreach OT’s.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the OT Team, working under the supervision and general direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist, the primary duties will be to:

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Creative and innovative, enthusiastic, good communication skills, problem solving skills, motivated, self-awareness.

Job Requirements

This is a permanent term time only position, job share considered.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Morgan, Children’s Occupational Therapy Service Manager via email: Ruth.Morgan@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or Amy Moorse, Specialist OT (Sensory OT outreach team) amy.moorse2@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

The interview will take place on 4 August 2026. This role may close early if exceptional demand.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.