Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – North & East London
Offering a flexible and highly rewarding opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their warm, collaborative and relationship-led therapy team across schools, clinic and community settings throughout London.

This varied role combines school-based therapy, clinic sessions and community paediatric work, supporting children with autism spectrum condition (ASC), neurodevelopmental needs, sensory regulation difficulties and developmental challenges. The position would particularly suit Occupational Therapists looking for flexibility, meaningful work with children and families, and the opportunity to continue developing their paediatric experience within a genuinely supportive environment.

Employment Type
Permanent, part-time employed position
Term-time aligned working structure with a preferred September 2026 start, although an earlier start may be available for the right candidate.

Salary
2 days per week: approximately £14,700 per annum
3 days per week: approximately £22,150 per annum
Based on a 43-week term-time working structure with paid annual leave included.

Pay & Benefits

• Term-time aligned working pattern
• School holiday structure
• Flexible part-time working
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Varied caseload across schools, clinics and community settings
• Excellent opportunity to develop paediatric Occupational Therapy experience
• Strong work-life balance focus
• Long-term meaningful work with children and families
• Exposure to SEND, autism and neurodevelopmental caseloads
• Supportive environment for therapists transitioning into paediatrics

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

• 2–3 days per week
• Term-time aligned structure
• Part-time permanent role
• Working across Harrow, Stratford and community settings across London
• Flexible working environment across schools, clinics and community locations

Job Description
This is a varied paediatric Occupational Therapy role working across multiple environments including a secondary special school in Harrow, clinic-based sessions in Stratford and community/private paediatric support across London.
The successful Occupational Therapist will support children presenting with a wide range of needs including autism spectrum condition (ASC), neurodevelopmental differences, sensory regulation difficulties, developmental delays, emotional regulation challenges and functional skills development needs.

The Occupational Therapist role offers excellent variety and would suit clinicians who enjoy relationship-led work, collaborative MDT environments and working closely with families, schools and wider SEND professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Occupational Therapy interventions across school, clinic and community settings
• Support children with sensory, developmental and functional skill needs
• Work collaboratively with families, school staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to EHCPs, reports and therapy planning where required
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with children and families
• Manage a varied paediatric caseload across multiple settings
• Support children with emotional regulation and sensory integration needs

Requirements

• Have the right to work within the UK (no sponsorship required) 
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• 2 years minimum experience within Occupational Therapy 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently across varied environments
• Relationship-led and collaborative approach to therapy
• Passion for supporting children and young people
• Interest in neurodevelopment, SEND and paediatric therapy
• Also suitable for: Children’s Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, School-Based Occupational Therapist, SEND Occupational Therapist and Community Occupational Therapist.

Previous paediatric Occupational Therapy experience would be beneficial, although the service is also open to:

• Developing paediatric Occupational Therapists
• Adult neuro or rehabilitation Occupational Therapists transitioning into paediatrics
• Clinicians with transferable SEND or neurodevelopmental experience
• Additional experience in sensory regulation, autism, school-based therapy, community paediatrics or EHCP/report writing would also be advantageous.

Company Culture
An established therapy provider delivering Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy services across educational, clinical and community environments throughout London. The organisation places strong emphasis on collaborative working, flexibility and relationship-led care, creating a supportive environment where clinicians are encouraged to build meaningful long-term relationships with children, families and schools. Therapists benefit from working within a warm and supportive multidisciplinary environment with varied clinical exposure and opportunities to continue building confidence across paediatric services.

Apply Today
If you are a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding paediatric opportunity within a supportive and relationship-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your Private Healthcare career.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154