Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Lancashire

Lancashire

Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Specialist SEN School

Location: Lancashire

Contract: Permanent, Full or Part-Time (Term-Time)

Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join their specialist SEN school team. This independent day school provides high-quality education for children and young people, many of whom are autistic and experience high levels of anxiety.

As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ development, independence, and wellbeing. You’ll work closely with educational and residential colleagues to create therapeutic living and learning environments, deliver individualised interventions, and provide consultation, workshops, and training to staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to children and young people with autism and complex needs.
• Complete functional assessments and develop individualised therapy plans.
• Provide therapeutic input across both group and one-to-one sessions.
• Support staff teams with strategies to embed therapeutic approaches into daily routines.
• Contribute to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary model of care and education.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Confidence in supporting teams to create clinically informed environments.
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary aligned to Band 6/7 Agenda for Change .
• Full school holidays included in your package.
• Comprehensive induction, supervision, and ongoing clinical development programme.
• Flexible benefits including medical cover, wellbeing support, and high-street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.
• Recommend-a-friend scheme offering £1,000 bonus.

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