WHO ARE WE?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
Percy Hedley School specialises in working with two distinct groups of children who have cerebral palsy and/or speech, language and communication difficulties and other complex difficulties including ASD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, and ADHD. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing, and future life chances of children. Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants work together in trans-disciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of every pupil. Together, we believe we can unlock each child’s potential and support achievement for all.

THE ROLE

We require a qualified and experienced HCPC Occupational Therapists with some relevant experience to provide input to a caseload of students with complex ASD, physical, communication, sensory and learning difficulties. The focus is on a combination of individual and small group sessions delivered collaboratively and in an integrated way with the trans-disciplinary team. There are good opportunities for CPD and clinical supervision. Percy Hedley School is a vibrant and expanding service which offers a supportive and dynamic working environment.
This roles is full time (37.5 hours a week), term time only (47.2 weeks per year).
Please click here for the job description:
Phase 1
Phase 2
For an informal chat or any questions, please contact Carla Maley on 0191 2161811 or by email at c.maley@percyhedley.org.uk.

THIS ROLE IS CLASSED AS REGULATED ACTIVITY AS IT INVOLVES WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN AND/OR VULNERABLE ADULTS. ALL SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE A CRIMINAL RECORDS SELF-DECLARATION FORM PRIOR TO INTERVIEW.

Please access the following link for our child protection policy:
Safeguarding at Percy Hedley School – Percy Hedley School
This advert will close at midnight on 31 August 2025, with interview anticipated to take place w/c 7 September 2025.