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About the Role

Launch your Occupational Therapy career with a team that will support you every step of the way. You've worked hard to become an Occupational Therapist. Now it's time to join an organisation that's just as committed to your development as you are. At Words First, you'll begin your career surrounded by experienced clinicians, an inspiring multidisciplinary team, and a structured programme designed specifically to help you transition confidently into practice. You'll gain confidence, develop specialist skills, and make a lasting difference to children and young people from your very first term.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Counsellors, Play Therapists and fellow Occupational Therapists.
Work directly in schools, helping children participate more fully in learning.
Support teachers with practical strategies.
Empower families through collaborative intervention.

Requirements

Newly qualified Occupational Therapist or due to qualify before August 2026
HCPC registered, or eligible for registration by the start date
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
Curious, motivated and eager to continue learning
A collaborative team player who enjoys working with professionals from different disciplines
A confident communicator who builds positive relationships

Skills

Occupational Therapy
Autism support
ADHD support
Sensory processing differences support
Developmental coordination difficulties support
SEMH support
Learning differences support
Complex neurodevelopmental needs support
Clinical supervision
Mentoring
Communication

Location

Schools

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Newly Qualified

Education Level

Occupational Therapist qualification

Benefits

Comprehensive induction beginning 21 August 2026
Regular clinical supervision and mentoring
Excellent CPD and specialist training
Clear career progression opportunities
A welcoming, collaborative and supportive team culture

About the Company

Words First is committed to supporting the development of Occupational Therapists.
We offer a structured programme designed to help clinicians transition confidently into practice.
We foster an inspiring multidisciplinary team environment.