Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Autism & Neurodevelopment

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for further work

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

KT Healthcare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team in Oxford, delivering weekly 40-minute direct sessions and around 10 hours of indirect support across the academic year.

You will set goals using a sensory integration approach, helping a young person with autism develop independence and emotional regulation, while coaching staff and liaising with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism.
• Knowledge of sensory integration principles.
• Experience supporting emotional regulation and functional independence.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to coach families and education staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly 40-minute direct OT sessions.
• Provide ~10 hours of indirect support across the academic year.
• Set therapy goals using sensory integration-informed, client-centred practice.
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, regulation, self-care and independence.
• Coach school staff and families to embed strategies into routines.
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes; liaise with parents and professionals.
• Maintain clinical records and participate in reviews.

Skills

HCPC registered

Autism support experience

Sensory integration knowledge

Emotional regulation support

Communication & report writing

Multidisciplinary coaching

Education settings experience

Job description

KT Healthcare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team in Oxford, delivering weekly 40-minute direct sessions and around 10 hours of indirect support across the academic year.

You will set goals using a sensory integration approach, helping a young person with autism develop independence and emotional regulation, while coaching staff and liaising with families and professionals.