Specialist Occupational Therapist

Speech and Language; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Speech and Language UK's Meath School in Surrey is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric OT team. The four-time outstanding school supports pupils aged 4–11 with complex speech, language and learning needs within a collaborative multi-disciplinary setting.

You will assess, plan and deliver individualised interventions in classroom and specialist areas, work with children in small groups, and liaise with Speech & Language Therapists, educational staff and

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist qualification.
• Experience in paediatrics and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan individualised intervention programmes.
• Deliver therapy in school contexts, individually or in small groups.
• Collaborate with Speech & Language Therapists, teachers and Physiotherapists.

Skills

HCPC-registered

Paediatrics experience

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Independent caseload management

Job description

The successful Occupational Therapist candidate will have the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary setting where cohesive collaboration is encouraged and celebrated.

Location

Meath School, Surrey

Contract

Permanent

October 26, 2026

Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist

Location: Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey
Salary: £39,418 – £41,332
Working pattern: Permanent contract, full-time position (35 hours/week); Monday – Friday; 42 weeks per year (term time plus three additional weeks during the school closure period)

Generous leave of 10 weeks during the school closure period.

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapy team. Speech and Language UK’s Meath School is a four-time outstanding special school committed to the highest quality integrated education, therapy, and care. It is a non-maintained day and residential school for pupils aged 4 to 11 years, who have severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs alongside associated or co-existing learning and functional challenges that impede their participation and development.

You will have the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary setting where cohesive collaboration is encouraged and celebrated. You will be school-based and will work autonomously to assess for, plan, and deliver individualised intervention programmes. This will include working with children individually or in small groups, in specialist treatment areas and across functional contexts within the school environment to enable their learning and meaningful engagement in school-based tasks.

Your role will encompass assessment of children with diverse presentations to identify sensory, physical, social, and environmental barriers that impede function.

With support from a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will plan and deliver individualised intervention programmes to enable learning and meaningful engagement in school-based tasks, working with children individually or in small groups in specialist treatment areas and within classroom-based sessions.

Duties will include advising and collaborating with parents/carers and the multi-disciplinary team, comprising of Speech & Language Therapists, educational staff and Physiotherapists.

What we are looking for:

• HCPC-registered with recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
• Experience working in paediatrics and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent clinical, organisational, and communication skills, the ability to manage a caseload independently
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong assessment, report writing and intervention planning skills

About Us

Speech and Language UK’s Meath School is a four-times outstanding special school committed to the highest quality integrated education, therapy, and care. It is a non-maintained day and residential school for pupils aged 4–11 who have severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs alongside other learning and/or behavioural difficulties.

You will be part of a specialist setting recognised for its commitment to communication, inclusion and innovation. We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• The opportunity to shape and influence specialist practice

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.