Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring is seeking a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to provide child-centered OT interventions in Dubai. You will work in family homes and schools to design targeted programmes for infants to adolescents with developmental and sensory needs, while training parents for home delivery.

The role offers an independent contractor arrangement with flexible freelance scheduling, enabling you to work around existing commitments and build a private practice within a

Qualifications

• 2+ years paediatric OT experience
• Licence required: DHA/DOH/MOHAP or eligibility
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of child development and paediatric conditions

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental and sensory assessments for children 0–18
• Design and deliver paediatric OT programmes
• Support children with sensory processing disorder, ASD, ADHD, and developmental delay
• Train parents and caregivers in home programme delivery
• Liaise with schools, SEN coordinators, and medical professionals
• Write clear assessment and progress reports
• Review and update therapy goals as children progress

Skills

Paediatric assessment tools

Sensory processing

Developmental OT

Parent training

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

DHA/DOH/MOHAP licence (or eligibility)

Job description

• Workspace
• Client's home
• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation centres
• Schools
• Therapy centres
• Online (where clinically appropriate)

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist with dedicated experience supporting infants, children, and adolescents with developmental, sensory, and functional difficulties. You will work within family homes and school environments to deliver targeted, child-centred OT interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental and sensory assessments for children aged 0–18
• Design and deliver paediatric OT programmes tailored to each child's profile
• Support children with sensory processing disorder, ASD, ADHD, and developmental delay
• Train parents and caregivers in home programme delivery
• Liaise with schools, SEN coordinators, and medical professionals
• Write clear, professional assessment and progress reports
• Review and update therapy goals in line with child progress

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years dedicated paediatric OT experience
• Strong knowledge of child development and paediatric conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensory Integration Praxis Test (SIPT) certification
• Experience with early intervention programmes

UAE Licensing Requirements

This role requires a valid UAE healthcare professional licence issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant licence before providing services. Licensing requirements must comply with UAE regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa
• Green Visa
• Freelance Permit
• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility
• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

• 2+ years paediatric OT
• Early intervention or infant experience preferred

Required Skills

• Paediatric assessment tools
• Sensory processing
• Developmental OT
• Parent training
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments
• Competitive session rates
• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools
• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Application Process

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

• Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid treatment sessions and therapy programmes.
• Commission is paid on completed appointments following successful client payment.
• Payments are processed monthly.
• Independent contractor position.
• Professionals must maintain all required licences, permits, registrations, and professional indemnity insurance where applicable.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

• Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid treatment sessions and therapy programmes.
• Commission is paid on completed appointments following successful client payment.
• Payments are processed monthly.
• Independent contractor position.
• Professionals must maintain all required licences, permits, registrations, and professional indemnity insurance where applicable.