# Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Yorkshire at Pulse

> Remote · region unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7824087003 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Pulse](https://alderhq.app/companies/pulse)
- Location text: Yorkshire; Turnford Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · region unclear (evidence: "Location: Yorkshire; Turnford Office")
- Posted: 2026-08-03 (97 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7824087003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: £38k–£45k per year (from the description)

## Description (the employer's text)

### Occupational Therapist – Specialist Education Setting

Location: Wakefield

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: £37,602 - £45,426 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their clinical team in Wakefield. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs within a highly supportive specialist education environment.

The school is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls with a wide range of complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours. Working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, you will play a key role in creating therapeutic learning environments that enable pupils to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

### Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
- Deliver individualised, outcome-focused therapeutic programmes based on clinical assessment and formulation.
- Support educational and residential colleagues in creating therapeutic learning and living environments.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure therapeutic support is embedded throughout the school.
- Provide consultation, advice, workshops, training, and guidance to education and care staff.
- Support pupils with developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, and special educational needs.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic services and clinical practice within the school.
- Help maximise pupil engagement, independence, wellbeing, and participation in education.
### Requirements

- Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
- Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
- Experience supporting teams around a child or young person to create clinically informed learning and living environments.
- Strong understanding of developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, SEN, and SEMH needs.
- Confident, engaging, and effective communicator, trainer, and role model.
- Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
- Committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
### Why Join Our Client?

- Competitive salary of £37,602 - £45,426, including paid school holidays.
- Full school holiday entitlement, including bank holidays.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme.
- Industry-leading clinical development and career progression opportunities.
- Regular clinical supervision and access to a network of over 220 multidisciplinary clinical professionals.
- Flexible benefits package including life assurance options.
- Employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes.
- Healthcare cash plan covering optical, dental, and other medical expenses.
- Access to high-street discounts and employee benefits.
- £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
- Beautiful specialist school environment with excellent facilities.

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