Occupational Therapist - Barking and Dagenham

Occupational Therapist

£44,101.00 - £49,447.00 Annually

Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Full-time, long-term to permanent contract (term-time only)

ASAP start or negotiable depending on notice period

Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants your work to genuinely change how children function, regulate and participate throughout their school day, not just within a therapy slot? If so, we are working alongside a specialist school for students with SEMH looking to appoint a Occupational Therapist during term time.

The Role:

• Hold responsibility for an established paediatric caseload.

• Complete functional, holistic assessments linked to daily school participation.

• Deliver practical Occupational Therapy interventions with real-world impact.

• Support sensory regulation, motor planning, independence and engagement.

• Contribute clearly and confidently to EHCP outcomes.

• Advise and model strategies for staff to adapt environments and routines.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and fellow therapists.

What the Role Is Really Like:

• Supporting children whose nervous systems are often overwhelmed.

• Helping staff reframe behaviour as communication and unmet need.

• Balancing clinical thinking with the realities of busy school days.

• Seeing progress through small, meaningful changes that improve daily life.

• This role can be emotionally demanding, but it is deeply rewarding for therapists who value purpose over pace.

This Role Will Suit You If:

• You are HCPC registered with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.

• You have paediatric experience within SEN, schools, NHS or private practice.

• You understand autism, sensory regulation and neurodevelopment.

• You are reflective, organised and confident in your clinical reasoning.

• You enjoy collaborative working and influencing wider practice.

• You are genuinely committed to SEND, not simply exploring options.

Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion?

• PAYE only – no umbrella companies.

• Specialist SEND recruitment agency you can trust.

• 350+ five-star Google reviews from educators.

• Roles across a wide range of SEND settings.

• Full interview prep and ongoing support.

• Free CPD to support your development.

If you are interested in this Occupational Therapist position, apply today or contact Faye at Parker Smith Inclusion.