Occupational Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children’s healthcare practice in South-West London is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role focuses on supporting students through assessment and intervention plans. The position offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and extensive professional development opportunities. Successful candidates will be involved in a collaborative environment alongside teachers and other professionals.

Benefits

5 weeks off in summer

22 days of annual leave

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC and RCOT.
• Recognised degree in occupational therapy required.
• Experience working with children with emotional and social needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of students' skills for EHCPs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support student goals.
• Adjust intervention plans as needed after evaluation.

Skills

HCPC and RCOT registration

Paediatric occupational therapy experience

Experience working within a specialist paediatric setting

Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans

Trauma-Informed care experience

Education

Recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

London Children’s Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave. We’re also trialling provision for 10% rest every day.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Regional Role, South-West London

Salary: £31,000 - £50,960 dependent on experience – All experience levels considered – multiple positions available due to growth

Hours: 37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)

Contract: Permanent - Summer contract – 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)

For more information about the London Children’s Practice, please visit our website: London Children's Practice

Role purpose and responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multi-disciplinary team and work with students in school settings. You will play a vital role in supporting students by assessing their needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and providing specialised interventions. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and teaching teams across various school settings to ensure that interventions are integrated into the student’s daily life. A key function is equipping teaching staff with the skills to confidently support students in achieving their occupational therapy goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students\' sensory, motor, and self-care skills for EHCPs
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate goals into the learning environment
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adapt plans as needed
• Provide training to teaching staff on CI OT strategies
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for students with complex needs

Location: Primarily school-based with opportunity to work within the clinic setting.

Essential criteria

• HCPC and RCOT registration
• Recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Desirable criteria

• Paediatric occupational therapy experience
• Experience working within a specialist paediatric setting
• Experience working within school settings
• Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans
• Specialist CPD and/or training
• Trauma-Informed care experience
• Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs

Why London Children’s Practice?

At London Children’s Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here’s what we offer:

• Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
• Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
• Structured Clinical Growth: Regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
• Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: Dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get a benefits package including:

• 5 weeks off in the school summer break
• 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
• 1 CPD day to use towards training
• Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to mental health support services and health checks
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and Critical illness cover

For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack. At London Children’s Practice, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Vacancy ID: 291153