Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Blossom House School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Greater London is seeking a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support children with communication difficulties. The role involves collaboration with various specialists and staff to integrate therapy within the educational setting. Ideal candidates should demonstrate resilience, confidence, and knowledge in clinical assessment. The position is full-time, and offers a competitive market salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children facing communication difficulties.
• Experience in paediatric therapy is preferable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standardised assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with communication difficulties.
• Integrate therapy goals into educational settings.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.

Skills

Mental and physical resilience

Confidence and enthusiasm

Ability to build relationships

Knowledge of clinical assessment

Ability to promote positive behaviour

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Permanent, Full-Time role, Monday to Friday (08:30 – 17:00)

Annual salary: Competitive Market Rate (dependent on experience)

To Start : ASAP

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has a passion for supporting children within our Upper Primary and Secondary Year Groups, to learn and ‘blossom’ in spite of their communication difficulties.

Our students' primary educational needs are their speech, language and communication difficulties. Therapy and teaching are integrated throughout the school week for all students following a transdisciplinary model. You will work closely with the teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT department, physiotherapist, specialist SPLD teachers, and Art Therapists on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SLT goals into the educational setting.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, preferably paediatric, therapy programmes.
• An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.

Applicants will need to complete an application form along with the application activity detailed in the attachment.

Closing Date : Monday 30th June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Blossom House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information.