Term-Time Band 6 Paediatric OT - School-Based

Recruit by Nature; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Support from senior therapists

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Significant continuing professional发展

Integrated school-based multi‑discippl

Job summary

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist for the Aylesbury area. The role focuses on school-based practice for children aged 5-16 with neurodisabilities, promoting participation, regulation and functional independence within an integrated therapy and education team.

The post is permanent term-time, with full-time preferred and part-time considered where feasible. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Recognised occupational therapy degree.
• Band 6 capability or Band 5 with readiness to develop specialist paediatric practice.
• Interest in children’s sensory processing, regulation, motor development and functional participation.
• Clinical reasoning, assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Reflective communication and a collaborative, child-centred approach.
• Ability to manage workload with senior support and attend local school sites.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils’ occupational performance and participation needs.
• Plan individualised interventions around functional goals.
• Support sensory processing and emotional regulation.
• Develop hand skills and motor abilities.
• Promote functional independence and access to learning.
• Apply clinical reasoning to adapt interventions.
• Collaborate with education and therapy colleagues.
• Maintain safeguarding and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment & intervention planning

Collaborative working

Child-centred approach

Communication skills

Education

Occupational therapy degree

Job description

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist for the Aylesbury area. The role focuses on school-based practice for children aged 5-16 with neurodisabilities, promoting participation, regulation and functional independence within an integrated therapy and education team.

The post is permanent term-time, with full-time preferred and part-time considered where feasible. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.