Staff Grade OT — Neurodiversity, Child-Led Therapy

Neurodiversity Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shadow assessments and therapy shadow

Structured learning opportunities

Regular supervision and reflective-pri

Specialist neurodiversity-affirming OT

Job summary

Neurodiversity Ireland in Sandymount, Dublin, seeks a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to provide neurodiversity-affirming OT supports prioritising autonomy and safety. The role focuses on child-led participation, sensory regulation, and trauma-informed care, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to a learning-focused team.

The role welcomes applicants eager to learn; experience in nervous system regulation or PDA-informed practice is not required but interest is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered occupational therapist with degree in OT.
• Demonstrated commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Interest in sensory processing, nervous system regulation and PDA-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Perform neurodiversity-affirming OT assessments focusing on sensory processing and regulation.
• Deliver child-led, autonomy-supportive OT sessions.
• Shadow Senior OT during sessions and assessments.
• Lead sensory regulation groups and individual therapy sessions.
• Develop OT programmes that support nervous system regulation and emotional safety.
• Collaborate with families, schools and multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare reports and recommendations with neurodiversity-affirming language.
• Engage in reflective supervision and ongoing learning.
• Support development of resources and group programmes aligned with values.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Autonomy support

Neurodiversity knowledge

Child-led therapy

PDA/trauma-informed interest

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

MSc Occupational Therapy

Job description

Neurodiversity Ireland in Sandymount, Dublin, seeks a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to provide neurodiversity-affirming OT supports prioritising autonomy and safety. The role focuses on child-led participation, sensory regulation, and trauma-informed care, with opportunities to grow skills and contribute to a learning-focused team.

The role welcomes applicants eager to learn; experience in nervous system regulation or PDA-informed practice is not required but interest is essential.