Occupational Therapist
Academics
North West London, LondonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
An independent special school in Harmondsworth, West London is seeking a passionate, proactive and highly skilled Specialist/Advanced Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7 equivalent) with a keen interest in Sensory Integration (SI), or demonstrated expertise in this area, to join its dedicated multidisciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants.
- Manage, support and provide high-quality clinical supervision to members of the Occupational Therapy team.
- Lead the operational delivery and clinical governance of the Occupational Therapy service.
- Support effective resource allocation to maximise the impact of the therapy team.
- Mentor and support junior colleagues and Therapy Assistants in their professional development.
- Manage a specialised caseload of children and young people with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex neurodevelopmental needs.
- Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration assessments and interventions.
- Use clinical reasoning to inform holistic student profiles, environmental adaptations and life-skills support.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) through clear, functional and outcomes-focused clinical reporting.
- Translate clinical recommendations into practical strategies that can be implemented by school staff beyond individual therapy sessions.
- An inspiring mentor with experience supporting the development of junior colleagues, providing clinical supervision and guiding therapy teams.
- An expert practitioner with strong clinical reasoning in Sensory Integration and the ability to translate complex concepts into practical classroom strategies.
- Flexible and resilient, with the ability to lead, guide and adapt within a dynamic educational environment.
- Interested in or experienced in Sensory Integration, with relevant postgraduate training, CPD certification or demonstrated expertise in the area.
- A postgraduate or undergraduate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Significant experience working as a Band 6 equivalent Occupational Therapist with children and young people with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex neurodevelopmental needs.
- Proven experience in the supervision, line management or clinical mentorship of junior staff or Therapy Assistants.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing high-quality advice and reports for EHCPs and annual reviews.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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Adzuna
First seen
16 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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