Occupational Therapist

Unlocking Language Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider in speech and language therapy seeks a Locum Occupational Therapist to deliver child-centred OT programmes. Responsibilities include assessing and planning interventions tailored to children with communication challenges. This role offers flexibility in payment and working conditions, along with professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and paediatric experience.

Benefits

Flexible payment options

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience.
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT interventions.
• Write treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, and in-house SLTs.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Autonomous working

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child-centred Occupational Therapy (OT) programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Locum Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

What We’re Looking For

• 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: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you - monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility – demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Freelance

Schedule: 1-2 days availability required

Job Location:

Schools (Hounslow/Ealing)

Application question(s):

How many years of UK based Paediatric OT experience do you have?Experience:Occupational Therapy : 2 years (preferred)