Paediatric OT – School-Based SEND Specialist

Compass Associates; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Compass Associates are partnering with a leading provider of integrated education, assessment, and therapeutic services to recruit Occupational Therapists across their expanding SEND provision. This role focuses on paediatric OT within school environments, supporting inclusion, participation and educational outcomes.

You will join an MDT of clinicians and contribute to development of specialist therapy pathways, with opportunities across South London near Mitcham and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience (Band 6 equivalent preferred)
• Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience, ideally within education or specialist settings
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and outcome-focused therapy

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality OT assessments and interventions for children and young people
• Provide specialist OT input within school environments to support inclusion and participation
• Work collaboratively with education teams, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to EHCP outcomes and personalised support plans
• Support children with additional needs to develop independence and achieve goals
• Provide clinical advice, consultation, and recommendations to schools and wider stakeholders
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to outcome monitoring
• Support service development and continuous improvement across expanding provisions

Job description

Compass Associates are partnering with a leading provider of integrated education, assessment, and therapeutic services to recruit Occupational Therapists across their expanding SEND provision. This role focuses on paediatric OT within school environments, supporting inclusion, participation and educational outcomes.

You will join an MDT of clinicians and contribute to development of specialist therapy pathways, with opportunities across South London near Mitcham and surrounding areas.