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 transdisciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of every pupil. Together we believe we can unlock each childs 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 transdisciplinary 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 47.5 weeks per year).

Please click here for the job description:

Phase 2

For an informal chat or any questions please contact Carla Maley onor by email at

Why Work for Us
Percey Hedley School is a school that encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within school and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:
Have the school holidays off
Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)
Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5.
Induction and ongoing training
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a rewards scheme designed to on shopping
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 selfdeclaration form prior to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulators legislation requirements. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our child protection policy:

This advert will close at midnight on 16 March 2025.