Term-Time Paediatric OT — West London (Sensory)

Unlocking Language; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff discounts & wellbeing programme

Access to technology

Child care flexible

Working and supervision

Clear career progression

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unlocking Language is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to deliver school/home-based OT across West London, focusing on sensory processing and regulatory strategies. You will work within mainstream and specialist education settings with multidisciplinary teams to support functional participation and handwriting, motor planning and daily living tasks.

The role is full-time, term-time, based in West London with a diverse caseload including autism, SEMH needs and DCD.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and paediatric OT experience.
• Experience with autistic children or complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of sensory processing and regulation.
• Experience planning sensory programmes and sensory circuits.
• Ability to work independently in educational settings and contribute to a MDT.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist sensory assessments and observations.
• Develop and deliver sensory-based OT programmes.
• Collaborate with school staff, families and therapists to embed OT strategies.
• Observe pupils in classrooms and assess functional motor and sensory needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Skills

HCPC registration

Paediatric OT experience

Sensory processing knowledge

Autism experience

Independent working in schools

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Unlocking Language is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to deliver school/home-based OT across West London, focusing on sensory processing and regulatory strategies. You will work within mainstream and specialist education settings with multidisciplinary teams to support functional participation and handwriting, motor planning and daily living tasks.

The role is full-time, term-time, based in West London with a diverse caseload including autism, SEMH needs and DCD.