Occupational Therapist. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess children and provide recommendations for EHCPs. The position requires a BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and a minimum of 2 years' experience with children who have special educational needs. This consultancy role offers flexible working and requires safeguarding checks. There may be travel involved to various schools/settings in Greater London.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience contributing to EHCPs in educational or clinical settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct paediatric occupational therapy assessments for children.
• Provide outcome-focused EHCP recommendations.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.

Skills

Assessment skills

Report-writing

Communication skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct paediatric occupational therapy assessments for children undergoing EHCNAs.
• Provide outcome-focused EHCP recommendations.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Support annual reviews and contribute to ongoing EHCP processes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with safeguarding and data protection standards.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration (essential).
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience contributing to EHCPs in educational or clinical settings.
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Professional indemnity & public liability insurance.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• Experience in early years, mainstream, or specialist schools.
• Knowledge of sensory integration, autism, or physical disabilities.
• Experience delivering training to school staff or families.

Additional Information

Consultancy position with flexible working.

Travel to schools/settings may be required.

All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.