Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Lancashire

Pulse Healthcare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

School holidays

Induction & Development

Medical and wellbeing

Discounts

Recommend-a-friend £1,000

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting a Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEN school in Lancashire. This permanent role offers flexible, term-time hours with full or part-time options and an emphasis on autism and anxiety support.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver tailored OT interventions, complete assessments, and develop therapy plans while supporting staff with therapeutic strategies in daily routines.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children with autism and complex needs.
• Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to children with autism and complex needs.
• Complete functional assessments and develop individualised therapy plans.
• Provide therapeutic input across group and one-to-one sessions.
• Support staff with strategies to embed therapeutic approaches into routines.
• Contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary model of care and education.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Autism support

Leadership

Clinical OT practice

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Lancashire

Lancashire

Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Specialist SEN School

Location: Lancashire

Contract: Permanent, Full or Part-Time (Term-Time)

Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join their specialist SEN school team. This independent day school provides high-quality education for children and young people, many of whom are autistic and experience high levels of anxiety.

As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ development, independence, and wellbeing. You’ll work closely with educational and residential colleagues to create therapeutic living and learning environments, deliver individualised interventions, and provide consultation, workshops, and training to staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to children and young people with autism and complex needs.
• Complete functional assessments and develop individualised therapy plans.
• Provide therapeutic input across both group and one-to-one sessions.
• Support staff teams with strategies to embed therapeutic approaches into daily routines.
• Contribute to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary model of care and education.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Confidence in supporting teams to create clinically informed environments.
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary aligned to Band 6/7 Agenda for Change.
• Full school holidays included in your package.
• Comprehensive induction, supervision, and ongoing clinical development programme.
• Flexible benefits including medical cover, wellbeing support, and high-street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.
• Recommend-a-friend scheme offering £1,000 bonus.