Occupational Therapy Assistant Surrey

Acorn Care and Education; England; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health practice in the UK is seeking a motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will provide essential interventions and support to children, enhancing their therapy journey. The role offers numerous CPD opportunities and a supportive environment dedicated to professional development. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, communicate effectively, and have experience working with children. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

5 weeks off in the school summer break

22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Annual CPD opportunities

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills and show ability to work well with children.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area is essential, along with GCSEs or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Attend meetings and advocate for clients and their families.
• Support with resource development and service improvement projects.

Skills

Effective communication professional skills

Experience of working with children

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your career all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment?

London Children’s Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapy Assistant 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

Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location

Regional Role, Surrey/Epsom

Salary

Up to £26,000 FTE, dependent on experience - multiple positions available due to growth

Hours

37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Friday)

Contract

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

About London Children’s Practice

The London Children's Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15‑year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.

As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education, The London Children's Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path.

With The London Children's Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time for new employees to join and develop professionally.

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

About the role

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant at Momenta, you will be responsible for providing interventions under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist. You will also provide feedback on client progress, attend meetings, and advocate for clients and their families alongside the treating therapist. Your role will also involve supporting the indirect actions of the Occupational Therapist such as creating programmes and assisting with scheduling, development of resources and assistance in service improvement projects.

At LCP, we are committed to providing a supportive environment where assistants can learn, grow, and achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their clients. We offer numerous CPD opportunities throughout the year to support your continued skill development, and our wellbeing team and supervisor support are available to provide mental health and wellbeing support during your working week if needed.

This is a clinical hub and school hybrid role where you will support with and deliver clinic based sessions within an outpatient setting alongside SEND school based work supporting the therapy team with resourcing, administrative tasks and clinical delivery under the guidance of a delegating therapist.

Location: Momenta Clinical Hub - Epsom

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area
• GCSEs or equivalent
• Experience of working with children
• Effective communication professional skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within health care
• Previous experience working with children with additional needs
• People management experience

London Children’s Practice – Why Choose Us?

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

• On-going 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: Benefit from regular in‑house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
• Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: Our experienced team offers a 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 an exceptional reward and flexible 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 provided
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack.

At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.