School-Based Occupational Therapist

School-Based Occupational Therapist – Crondall, Hampshire (GU10)

Join a specialist paediatric occupational therapy service supporting neurodiverse children and young people across educational and community settings. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a highly supportive and clinically focused environment. This opportunity is ideal for an Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Occupational Therapist or Children's Occupational Therapist looking to develop specialist experience across SEN and SEND settings.

Permanent position available on a full-time or part-time basis, All Year Round or Term Time
No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

£40,000 - £52,000 per annum, dependent on experience + benefits.

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £52,000 per annum
• Flexible full-time or part-time working options
• Home-based administration and report writing
• Caseload allocated within approximately 45 minutes of home
• Structured 3-month induction programme
• Weekly supervision during induction
• Monthly CPD sessions
• Sensory Integration training opportunities
• Trauma & Attachment training opportunities
• Quarterly team social events
• Strong clinical supervision and leadership support
• Clear progression opportunities from Band 6 to Band 7 level

Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time
Crondall and surrounding areas:
Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton with school, clinic, home and community-based service delivery.

• Minimum commitment of 3 days per week (22.5 hours)
• Opportunity to work up to full-time hours
• Minimum 38 weeks per year
• Flexible working structure with home-based administrative time
• Localised caseload allocation designed to minimise travel time

As a School-Based Occupational Therapist, you will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and occupational therapy intervention support to neurodiverse children and young people aged 2-25 across schools, homes, community settings and clinic environments throughout Crondall (GU10) and surrounding areas:
Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton. Working within both private healthcare and private education settings, you will support children with autism, sensory processing differences, SEND needs, learning disabilities and other developmental needs through assessment, intervention and ongoing therapeutic support.

As part of an established allied health team, you will carry out occupational therapy assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver therapy programmes, contribute to EHCP processes and provide detailed reports. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist paediatric skills within a respected service that values learning, collaboration and clinical excellence.

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments for children and young people
• Support neurodiverse children with autism, sensory processing and developmental needs
• Complete EHCP assessments and contribute to statutory documentation
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans
• Provide therapy interventions within school, clinic, home and community settings
• Prepare professional reports and clinical recommendations
• Work collaboratively with families, education professionals and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Provide advice, training and guidance to schools and families where appropriate
• Contribute to service quality, safeguarding and professional standards

• Sponsorship / right to work:
  Permanent right to work in the UK is required. Sponsorship is not available.
• Qualification:
  
  BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification with HCPC registration.
• Experience level:
  Minimum 2-4 years of paediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Specialism:
  Paediatrics, neurodiversity, autism, sensory processing, SEN, SEND and EHCP-related practice.
• Capability:
  Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate occupational therapy interventions independently.
• Soft skill:
  Excellent communication, relationship-building and…