Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Paediatric / Schools

Location: Hillingdon, Uxbridge & Isleworth, London
Salary: Up to £40,250 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday
Contract: Permanent

Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people across mainstream school settings.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced paediatric OT, or an OT looking to move into paediatrics, with a structured training programme available to help develop your skills. You’ll work closely with schools, families and professionals to deliver practical, child-centred interventions that make a genuine difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted OT interventions and develop individual therapy programmes.
• Complete assessments using appropriate standardised and non-standardised tools.
• Support SENCOs and school staff with universal strategies and practical approaches.
• Develop pupil-centred intervention plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to school staff, parents and carers.
• Attend case discussions, school meetings and EHCP reviews where appropriate.
• Manage a defined caseload and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support and supervise junior staff, assistants or students where required.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC and RCOT registration.
• Experience working with children and young people in a relevant setting.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Experience providing clinical supervision and/or training.
• Paediatric experience is desirable, but training is available for OTs looking to transition into paediatrics.
• Experience with sensory processing, motor skills, complex behaviours or SEMH would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Up to £40,250 salary
• Permanent, Monday–Friday role.
• Summer Contract maximising annual leave.
• Dedicated introduction-to-paediatrics programme.
• Clinical supervision and ongoing CPD.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunity to develop expertise across school and clinical settings.
• Potential 10% daily rest provision.

The role is underpinned by a three-tier model, neuro-affirming practice and evidence-based OT, with the full job description also highlighting assessment, intervention, supervision, training and multidisciplinary working.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please contact Chris Richardson on01772 208963 or email your CV to Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you know someone who would be a perfect fit, you can earn a £450 referral bonus for any successful referral. Service Care Solutions would love to hear from Occupational Therapists interested in developing their career within paediatric practice. Service Care Solutions is proud to support clinicians into rewarding permanent opportunities across the UK.