Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
West Sussex, PO19 8FYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,000 to £49,000
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 November 2026
27 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled clinician who enjoys working in partnership with families, schools and other profe...
We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing Therapeutic Services team, supporting children and young people aged 816 years who are receiving Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) provision as part of their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
This is a 22.5 day per week position for the full academic year, starting in September.
You will be HCPC registered and have experience working with children and young people with:
- Autism
- Sensory processing differences
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health needs
- Challenging behaviours
You'll be confident undertaking assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and contributing to EHCP provision. You will have experience supporting children to develop functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation skills to enable them to access education and achieve meaningful outcomes. Flexibility to travel throughout West Sussex is essential.
Successful candidates will also complete Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training, fully funded as part of the role.
You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised therapy programmes and provide practical recommendations that support children to participate more fully in everyday activities.
KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Ideally 35 years' post-qualification experience within paediatric occupational therapy Experience working with children and young people across home, school and community settings Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- We would particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with experience supporting children with one or more of the following: Sensory Processing Differences (functional assessment of sensory needs) Neurodevelopmental conditions Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), delayed motor skills and difficulties with gross and fine motor development Global Developmental Delay and learning difficulties Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), language disorders and social communication difficulties Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Emotional wellbeing needs, including anxiety and depression Hypermobility, muscle weakness and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement and function. Neurological and physical disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis Visual and hearing impairments, adapting interventions to meet individual needs Feeding, eating and drinking difficulties/dysphagia
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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