Occupational Therapist – SEMH (Hillingdon)

Unlocking Language; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible payment options

Supportive team environment

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking passionate and experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists. This role involves assessing, planning, and delivering targeted OT interventions for children with challenges in educational and home settings. Candidates should have paediatric experience and strong teamwork abilities. We offer flexible working options and a collaborative environment that allows you to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 2 years UK-based Paediatric OT experience preferred.
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT interventions.
• Write treatment plans, EHCP contributions, and progress reports.
• Liaise with parents and teachers to embed strategies.

Skills

Confidence working autonomously

Strong teamwork and communication skills

SEMH experience

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

HCPC registration

Paediatric experience

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking passionate and experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to join our team. You will assess, plan, and deliver goal-focused OT interventions for children with sensory, motor-planning, and daily-living challenges across educational and home settings.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention in education or home settings.

Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions, and progress reports in line with RCOT and HCPC standards.

Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs, and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies into everyday routines.

Maintain GDPR-compliant records and follow safeguarding best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• We are looking for an OT with SEMH experience within a secondary school/college setting.
• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early years, or community children’s teams).
• Confidence working autonomously.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, knowledge and experience of AAC.

What We Offer

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: monthly as standard, or bi-weekly if preferred.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to support term-time, family-friendly working.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 2 years (preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of UK-based Paediatric OT experience do you have?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Freelance

Schedule: 2-3 days per week

Location: West Drayton