Occupational Therapist - SEN School, Parker Smith Inclusion

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded specialist school in South West London seeks an Occupational Therapist. Candidates should be HCPC registered, with strong paediatric experience or Band 5 looking to step up. The role emphasizes collaboration, individual interventions, and working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

Work-life balance with term-time only

Supportive leadership team

No micromanagement

Qualifications

• Qualified and HCPC-registered with paediatric or SEN experience.
• Understanding of therapeutic relationships and behaviour as communication.
• Experience in education settings is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group OT interventions focusing on sensory regulation and motor skills.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments and support teaching staff with training.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals.

Skills

Clinical thinking

Neurodiversity understanding

Relationship building

Sensory regulation

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist - SEN School, Parker Smith Inclusion

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Occupational Therapist - Specialist SEN School Wandsworth, South West London Permanent | Term-Time Only | September 2025 Start £32,000 - £45,000 per annum *** Experienced Band 5 and Band 6 are encouraged to apply *** Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to do meaningful work in a school that gets it?

We’re working with an inspiring, trauma-informed special school in South West London that supports children and young people aged 5-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism (ASC), and associated conditions. Every student has an EHCP, and the school is set up to support them with compassion, structure, and creativity.

This is not a stretched NHS caseload. This is a permanent, full-time, term-time role in a setting that genuinely values your clinical thinking. You’ll work as part of a small, friendly multi-disciplinary team alongside a Speech and Language Therapist, Play Therapist, and Music Therapist.

What makes this school different?

A calm, well-resourced, and therapeutic setting that prioritises relationships and regulation

The leadership team is excellent: you’ll feel supported, heard, and encouraged to lead your own ideas

The school is growing, and the therapy provision is expanding - you’ll help shape it

There’s no red tape or micromanagement: you’re trusted as a professional

Work-life balance: term-time only, with holidays protected

Salary matched to NHS Band 6 (or Band 5 ready to step up): without the burnout What you’ll be doing:

Delivering individual and group OT interventions that focus on sensory regulation, motor skills, and daily living

Carrying out assessments and contributing to EHCPs

Supporting teaching staff with training and strategies

Collaborating with SLT, families, and external professionals

Building trusting relationships with students who’ve often had difficult starts Who we’re looking for:

A qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Band 6, or Band 5 with strong paediatric or SEN experience, ready for a step up

Someone who understands neurodiversity, behaviour as communication, and the power of therapeutic relationships

Bonus if you’ve worked in schools before - but we’re open to experience in CAMHS, paediatrics, or other relevant settings Interested?

Apply now or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this opportunity.

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At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.

Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your Occupational Therapist role search:

Tailored School Matches - We carefully match you with schools that align with your therapeutic experience and goals.

Exclusive Opportunities - Many of our roles are only available through Parker Smith Inclusion.

Expert Knowledge - We provide real insight into the setting's ethos, staffing, and long-term plans.

Transparent Pay Structure - All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no umbrella deductions or hidden fees.

Comprehensive Interview Support - We support you from CV to final interview.

Specialist Settings - Opportunities in schools supporting children with SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD. ]]>

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