About the Role
Join a specialist educational setting as a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist. Support children and young people with Autism, SEMH needs, developmental trauma, and neurodiverse profiles to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Manage and develop an Occupational Therapy caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
- Work collaboratively with education staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to create positive outcomes for pupils.
- Provide consultation, guidance, and training to school staff to support therapeutic approaches across the setting.
- Contribute to person-centred therapeutic plans that promote independence, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and produce clear, concise reports.
- Work within professional standards and the organisation's Occupational Therapy Ways of Working framework.
Requirements
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Experience working with children and young people, neurodivergent individuals, or those with learning, emotional, or mental health needs.
- Strong understanding of Occupational Therapy principles and their practical application.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and multidisciplinary working skills.
- Interest or experience in Sensory Integration or sensory-informed practice is advantageous.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy principles
- Sensory Integration
- Communication
- Report-writing
- Multidisciplinary working
Location
- Hillingdon
Work Type
- Permanent
- Term-Time Only
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- DOE
Education Level
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £53,200 FTE DOE + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Benefits
- £5,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs)
- £2,000 annual CPD training allowance following probation
- Supportive multidisciplinary clinical network
- Regular peer support, specialist forums, and professional development opportunities
- Flexible contract options
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support services
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits including maternity, paternity, and fertility support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Car scheme
- Hundreds of employee discounts
About the Company
- Specialist educational setting supporting children and young people with Autism, SEMH needs, developmental trauma, and neurodiverse profiles.
