Occupational Therapist – Specialist SEND School

Location: Hillingdon, West London
Salary: £170–£260 per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only, Temp to Perm
Start Date: To be confirmed

Could your clinical expertise help young people feel more confident, develop greater independence and overcome the barriers preventing them from engaging with education?

Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a specialist secondary SEND school in Hillingdon looking for an Occupational Therapist to support pupils with SEMH, autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and complex additional needs.

This is an opportunity to bring your clinical knowledge into an educational setting where therapeutic support plays an important role in helping young people develop the skills they need to thrive.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess individual needs, deliver targeted interventions and help pupils develop their independence, emotional regulation and everyday functional skills.

You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure therapeutic strategies are embedded throughout the school day, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and participate more confidently in education.

The Setting

This specialist secondary setting supports young people with SEMH and a range of additional needs.

The school takes an individualised, therapeutic approach, recognising the importance of positive relationships, emotional regulation and practical support in helping pupils access education.

You will join a team committed to improving outcomes for young people, supporting their personal development and preparing them for greater independence beyond school.

The Role

You will:

• Complete occupational therapy assessments and identify individual needs.

• Develop and deliver personalised intervention programmes.

• Support sensory processing and emotional regulation.

• Help pupils develop functional skills, independence and confidence.

• Identify barriers affecting participation and engagement with learning.

• Provide practical strategies and recommendations for teaching and support staff.

• Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary professionals.

• Contribute to EHCP outcomes and annual reviews.

• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to meet changing needs.

• Support staff to embed occupational therapy strategies into everyday school routines.

About You

You may already be working as an Occupational Therapist within SEND, SEMH, paediatrics, autism services or an educational setting, or be looking to apply your clinical experience in a specialist school environment.

You will have:

• HCPC registration.

• Experience completing assessments and developing appropriate interventions.

• An understanding of sensory processing, emotional regulation and functional development.

• Confidence supporting young people with complex and additional needs.

• The ability to translate clinical recommendations into practical strategies.

• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.

• A patient, adaptable and solution-focused approach.

• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people with SEND.

Why This Role Matters

For some young people, sensory difficulties, emotional regulation, motor skills or challenges with everyday activities can make accessing education difficult.

Your role will be to identify these barriers and provide practical strategies that help pupils feel more comfortable, develop independence and engage more successfully with learning.

It is an opportunity to see the direct impact of your clinical expertise, supporting young people to build confidence and develop skills that will benefit them both in school and beyond.

What You Can Expect

• £170–£260 per day PAYE.

• Full-time position, term time only.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity.

• Specialist SEND and SEMH environment.

• Collaborative working with education and therapeutic professionals.

• Opportunity to contribute to and develop therapeutic provision.

• Meaningful, direct work with young people.

• Ongoing support from Parker Smith Inclusion throughout the recruitment process.

Easily Commutable From

Hillingdon, West Drayton, Hayes, Uxbridge, Ruislip, Harlington, Southall, Ealing and surrounding West London areas.

Interested?

If you are an Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your clinical expertise can make a genuine difference to young people's education, independence and future, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Parker Smith Inclusion to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Contact: Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion
Email: daniel@psinclusion.co.uk

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