Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist – Permanent

Location: Hillingdon (Secondary School, ages 11–19)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated and supportive team within a specialist education setting in Hillingdon.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a secondary school environment supporting pupils aged 11–19 with Autism, SEMH needs and developmental trauma, delivering high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a specialist Occupational Therapy caseload
• Provide bespoke assessments and interventions tailored to individual pupil needs
• Work collaboratively with education staff and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support pupils with neurodivergence, developmental trauma and SEMH needs
• Contribute to staff training, consultation, and whole-school initiatives
• Work within the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working framework
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards

About You

We are looking for a resilient, creative and enthusiastic OT with a passion for improving outcomes for young people.

Essential Criteria:

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered and member of RCOT
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a school or SEN setting
• Strong experience working with autistic children/young people
• Experience working with learning disabilities, SEMH or neurodivergence
• Strong understanding of OT theory and clinical application
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Excellent communication, analytical and clinical reasoning skills
• Understanding of behaviour as communication
• Knowledge of sensory needs, motor skills, and developmental needs
• Up-to-date knowledge of trauma-informed practice and neurodiversity approaches
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
• Commitment to CPD and professional development

Desirable:

• 3+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Postgraduate training in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma

What We Offer

• A supportive clinical supervision structure
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A collaborative, person-centred working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives

Our clinical teams pride themselves on delivering empowering, person-cented care, always placing pupils at the heart of everything they do. Safeguarding and wellbeing are central to the culture, ensuring every young person is respected, supported and heard.

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