Specialist Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist in our Education and Inclusion Therapy Service, you’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team delivering impactful therapy to children and young people in educational settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a developing service in a high-performing local authority. The role is term-time only (working 40 weeks per annum), offering excellent work-life balance and a competitive salary broadly equivalent to NHS Band 7.

Our service is a friendly, welcoming team of professionals who are all passionate about the work we do. We are also committed to creating effective and meaningful roles for our employees that enable therapists to develop autonomous practice while having access to strong support.

What you’ll do:

You’ll work collaboratively with schools, families, and professionals to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. You’ll deliver specialist assessments and interventions, contribute to EHCP provision, and support staff development in specialist settings. Working across varied educational environments and within a multi-agency team, you’ll apply your clinical expertise to support students’ sensory and physical needs, helping them access learning and daily activities with greater independence.

What we’re looking for:

You need to have a professional Occupational Therapy qualification and postgraduate certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy or equivalent. You also need to be registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). You will be experienced in working as an Occupational Therapist within either the NHS, Local Authority or in the private sector, including previous experience of supporting children with complex needs, delivering specialist assessments and interventions, contributing to EHCP provision and working within multi-agency teams.