Occupational Therapist

About Hopscotch

Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric clinic in the heart of London, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with physical, developmental, social communication, and other specific difficulties. Sensory Integration is at the core of our practice. We deliver Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy within a warm, family-centred environment where clinical excellence meets compassionate care, supporting families through both EHCP-funded and private pathways.

Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric clinic in the heart of London, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with physical, developmental, social communication, and other specific difficulties. Sensory Integration is at the core of our practice. We deliver Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy within a warm, family-centred environment where clinical excellence meets compassionate care, supporting families through both EHCP-funded and private pathways.

We are growing rapidly, expanding our OT team as part of a broader clinical growth programme, and are looking for a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join us at an exciting moment in our development.

This is a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist role within our specialist OT service. You will manage an independent caseload, deliver high-quality assessments and interventions grounded in Sensory Integration principles, and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team of OTs, SLTs, and clinical support staff.

You will be supported by a structured six-week onboarding programme and have access to ongoing Sensory Integration training delivered directly by our Clinic Director, including the opportunity to enrol in a two-year SI training programme. This is a role for a clinician who wants to deepen their specialist expertise while making a meaningful difference to the children and families we serve.

• Manage an independent caseload of at least 20 regular clients, achieving therapy goals and targets established during assessment
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based OT assessments and interventions grounded in Sensory Integration principles
• Provide tailored home and school recommendations and implement interventions to support children across all relevant environments
• Deliver online therapy sessions for clients who are unable to attend in person
• Communicate therapy plans and progress clearly and professionally to parents, carers, and other professionals

• Collaborate closely with our MDT, including Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, and Administrative Staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute actively to the development of therapeutic services
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, annual reviews, and clinical reports in line with Hopscotch’s documentation standards

• Engage with the six-week onboarding programme and integrate Hopscotch’s clinical practices and standards
• Participate in regular clinical supervision with the Clinic Director
• Pursue ongoing CPD, including the opportunity to enrol in Sensory Integration training delivered by our Clinic Director

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Occupational Therapy, preferably within paediatrics
• Certificate in Sensory Integration or demonstrable Sensory Integration experience in clinical practice
• Experience managing an independent caseload and delivering assessments and interventions for children with neurodevelopmental differences
• Strong written…