Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – SEND School
Location: North West London
Salary: Band 6
Job Type: Term Time Only
Contract: Long Term
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Specialist SEND School
What if your Occupational Therapy helped children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn every single day?
A specialist SEND school in North West London is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a setting where therapy is fully embedded into the school day and plays a vital role in helping pupils regulate, engage and access learning.
The school supports both primary and secondary aged pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and sensory processing differences. The successful therapist will work closely with teachers, support staff and other specialists to ensure therapy directly supports pupils’ emotional regulation, independence and participation in school life.
This role would suit an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist or a confident Band 5 ready to take the next step within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a paediatric occupational therapy caseload within the school setting
Carry out functional and holistic assessments linked to pupils’ participation in daily school activities
Deliver practical, child-centred interventions that support regulation, motor planning and independence
Provide strategies to support sensory processing and engagement in the classroom
Contribute clearly to EHCP targets and annual reviews
Advise and support teaching staff to adapt classroom environments and routines
Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN professionals, pastoral staff and fellow therapists
Requirements
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a recognised OT qualification
Experience working with children and young people with SEND
Knowledge of autism, sensory processing differences and neurodevelopment
Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Organised, reflective and committed to supporting pupils with complex needs
Sensory Integration training is desirable but not essential.
About the Setting
Specialist SEND provision supporting primary and secondary aged pupils
Pupils present with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and sensory processing differences
Calm, structured learning environments designed to support emotional regulation
Small classes with strong staff-to-pupil ratios
Therapy integrated into everyday school practice
Strong collaboration between education staff and therapy teams
What the Role Involves
Supporting pupils whose nervous systems can become overwhelmed during the school day
Helping staff understand behaviour through the lens of regulation and communication
Providing practical strategies that improve participation and independence
Seeing meaningful progress through small but significant daily improvements
Salary and Benefits
Band 6 salary level
Term time only working pattern
Long-term position within a supportive SEND school
Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
Ongoing professional development and specialist SEND experience
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils’ wellbeing, regulation and learning
If you are searching for a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist job in North West London, a SEND School Occupational Therapist role, or a Paediatric OT position supporting pupils with autism and sensory needs, we would love to hear from you.
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