Occupational Therapist SEMH

Unlocking Language Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the UK is seeking passionate and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to join their team. You will assess and deliver tailored OT interventions for children facing sensory, motor-planning, and daily-living challenges. This role offers the flexibility of part-time or full-time hours, allowing you to tailor your work-life balance while making a real impact. The ideal candidate will have paediatric experience and strong teamwork skills. Ongoing professional development and a supportive environment provided.

Benefits

Flexible payment options

Supportive team environment

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience.
• Confidence to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver goal-focused OT intervention.
• Write treatment plans and progress reports to standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, and in-house SLTs for strategy embedding.

Skills

SEMH experience

Teamwork and communication

Working autonomously

Education

HCPC registration

Paediatric experience

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking passionate and experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to join our team. You will assess, plan, and deliver goal-focused OT interventions for children with sensory, motor-planning, and daily-living challenges across educational and home settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions, and progress reports in line with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs, and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies into everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and follow safeguarding best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• We are looking for an OT with SEMH experience within a secondary school/college setting.
• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early years, or community children’s teams).
• Confidence working autonomously.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, knowledge and experience of AAC.

What We Offer

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: monthly as standard, or bi-weekly if preferred.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to support term-time, family-friendly working.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 2 years (preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of UK-based Paediatric OT experience do you have?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Freelance
Schedule: 2-3 days per week
Location: West Drayton