Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is looking for a motivated Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy service. This role involves supporting therapy services for children with diverse needs, managing a caseload, and contributing to assessments. The position offers flexible working options and a commitment to professional development. Suitable candidates should be experienced with children and capable of working independently and in a team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at popular retailers

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children and young people.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Organised, proactive, and confident in managing a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy-based interventions under supervision.
• Support training and information sessions.
• Manage a defined caseload of activities.
• Contribute to assessments and service development.
• Engage in continuing professional development.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy (CYPIT) service in Berkshire.

As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of high-quality therapy services for children and young people. This varied post will primarily support our Paediatric Occupational Therapy service but will also involve work alongside Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy, supporting children and young people with diverse developmental and physical needs.

Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00 but we can offer flexibility around this. The role will involve some travel but also leaves room for some home working.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of CYPIT Therapists to deliver a range of therapy-based interventions — independently or with supervision.
• Support the delivery of training and information sessions to schools, parents, and carers, helping to build confidence and skills in supporting children’s development.
• Manage a defined caseload, including planning, organising, and documenting key activities.
• Contribute to therapy assessments, intervention delivery, and project or service development work.
• Undertake delegated tasks that support the overall function of the therapy team, contributing to our impact-based clinical decision‑making model.
• Engage actively in continuing professional development (CPD), clinical audits, and in‑service training to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Must Haves

1. Experienced in working with children and young people
2. Able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
3. Organised, proactive, and confident in managing a varied workload

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point‑by‑point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Helen Wilson on 03003650123 option 2 or email: [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.