Occupational Therapist

BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL is seeking a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a full-time, permanent role. Located in Greater London, the school integrates therapy and teaching to support students with speech, language, and communication difficulties. The position involves collaborating daily with a multidisciplinary team while fostering a nurturing environment.

Candidates should have additional training in Sensory Integration and experience in a paediatric setting. Mental and physical resilience, alongside excellent relationship-building skills, are essential to thrive in this role. The start date is set for November 2026.

Qualifications

• Additional training in Sensory Integration.
• Experience in a paediatric setting.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• An independent approach with knowledge of standardised assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with sensory, emotional, and communication difficulties.
• Integrate therapy throughout the school week following a transdisciplinary model.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff.

Skills

Sensory Integration training

Experience in a paediatric setting

Mental and physical resilience

Ability to work closely with Therapists

Ability to build good relationships

Knowledge of clinical assessment

Ability to promote positive behaviour

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Upper Primary & Secondary)

Permanent, Full-Time role

Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm)

Annual salary: Competitive Market Rate (dependent on experience)

To Start: November 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has additional training in Sensory Integration and a passion for supporting children who need a total communication approach, to learn and ‘blossom’ in spite of their sensory, emotional and communication difficulties.

Our students’ primary educational needs are their speech, language and communication difficulties. Therapy and teaching are integrated throughout the school week for all students following a transdisciplinary model. You will work closely with the teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT department, physiotherapist, specialist SPLD teachers, and Art Therapists on a daily basis.

Subject to Safeguarding Checks

This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check, the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Qualifications

• Additional training in Sensory Integration.
• Experience in a paediatric setting.
• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging; mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SLT goals into the educational setting.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, preferably paediatric, therapy programmes.
• An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.