Therapies Lead

1 week ago


Cookham SL BN, United Kingdom Forest Bridge School Full time £58,787 per year

Therapies Lead

Forest Bridge School – Maidenhead, Berkshire

UK Contract Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Monday, 24th November 2025 at 5pm

Interview Dates: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Salary: Band 8a (depending on experience)

Forest Bridge School is a nurturing, inclusive specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We are proud to champion neurodiversity and are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and forward-thinking Therapies Lead to join our team and guide the development of our multidisciplinary therapies provision.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a qualified therapist—such as an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, or another allied health professional—with leadership experience or the ambition to grow into a leadership role. You will play a key part in shaping a strengths-based, person-centered therapeutic approach that celebrates each pupil's individuality and supports their wellbeing, communication, and engagement.

At Forest Bridge School, we value collaboration, curiosity, and creativity. Our therapies team works closely with educators, families, and external professionals to co-create meaningful, inclusive support strategies that empower autistic learners to thrive. The successful candidate will bring clinical expertise, a commitment to neuro-affirming practice, and a passion for working in partnership with others.

We are looking for someone who is reflective, innovative, and excited by the opportunity to lead a team that is continually learning and evolving. You will have the opportunity to contribute to whole-school development, influence strategic direction, and ensure therapy is embedded meaningfully across the school day as well as at home.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a tour of the school prior to applying, to gain a deeper understanding of our ethos and approach.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Aarti Ramachandran, Head of Therapies, at

Join us in creating a therapeutic environment where autistic children and young people are understood, respected, and supported to flourish.

Please complete the application form linked below to apply for this role and be part of a passionate team:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £57,887.54 per year

Work Location: In person



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