Occupational Therapist

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist in London to join a specialist education setting from September 2026. The role focuses on assessment, developing therapy plans, and delivering practical strategies to enable pupil participation in learning.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting autistic pupils and those with SEND, while maintaining accurate pupil records and contributing to meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification required.
• Current HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience with children or young people in specialist education is preferred.
• Knowledge of autism/SEND is desirable.
• Understanding of sensory processing and regulation is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Practical approach to developing therapy strategies in education settings.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential pupil records.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' occupational needs and functional skills.
• Develop and review individual therapy programmes.
• Provide practical strategies to support participation in learning.
• Support sensory regulation and processing needs.
• Embed therapeutic strategies within the school day with staff.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions.
• Provide advice to education staff and maintain records.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and discussions.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals as required.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Autism/SEND knowledge

Sensory processing knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Practical therapy strategies

Record keeping

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Location: London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

A specialist education setting in London is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team on a full-time, long-term basis from September 2026.

This Occupational Therapist role would suit a qualified professional with experience working with children and young people, particularly within specialist education, autism or SEND settings. The successful Occupational Therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, advice and practical strategies to help pupils access learning and develop their skills.

Occupational Therapist - The Role

As an Occupational Therapist based in London, you will work closely with pupils, education staff, families and other professionals to identify occupational needs and develop appropriate strategies.

The Occupational Therapist will be involved in:

• Assessing pupils' occupational needs and functional skills

• Developing and reviewing individual therapy programmes

• Providing practical strategies to support participation in learning and school activities

• Supporting sensory regulation and sensory processing needs

• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to embed therapeutic strategies within the school day

• Monitoring progress and adapting interventions where appropriate

• Providing advice and guidance to education staff

• Maintaining accurate clinical and pupil records

• Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings and discussions

• Working with families and other professionals where required

Occupational Therapist - About You

The school is looking for an Occupational Therapist who can work effectively within a specialist education environment and provide practical, pupil-focused interventions.

The successful Occupational Therapist will have:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification

• Current HCPC registration

• Experience working with children or young people

• Knowledge of autism and/or SEND is desirable

• An understanding of sensory processing and regulation

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• A practical approach to developing therapy strategies within an education setting

• The ability to maintain accurate and confidential records

Occupational Therapist - London

This is a full-time, long-term Occupational Therapist position based in London, starting in September 2026.

The Occupational Therapist will work within a specialist education environment supporting autistic children and young people, working alongside education and therapeutic professionals to help pupils engage with learning and develop functional skills.

This Occupational Therapist opportunity offers the chance to become an established member of the wider school and therapy team, with a focus on providing consistent therapeutic input throughout the placement.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.