Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – London, Greater London (E15)
Join a warm, collaborative therapy team as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist working across school and clinic settings in Harrow and Stratford. This varied paediatric occupational therapy position supports children with autism spectrum condition (ASC), neurodevelopmental needs, sensory regulation difficulties and developmental challenges. It offers meaningful relationship-led work, flexibility and the opportunity to continue developing your paediatric experience within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Employment Type
Permanent, part-time employed position working 2 to 3 days per week. The role follows a 43-week, 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
Salary is based on a 43-week term-time working structure with paid annual leave included.

Benefits

• Term-time aligned working pattern with a school holiday structure
• Flexible part-time working across 2 to 3 days per week
• Paid annual leave included within the term-time salary structure
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Varied caseload across school and clinic settings in Harrow and Stratford
• Opportunity to develop broader paediatric Occupational Therapy experience
• Work-life balance supported through the part-time, term-time structure
• Meaningful long-term work with children and their families
• Exposure to SEND, autism and neurodevelopmental caseloads
• Supportive environment for Occupational Therapists transitioning into paediatrics

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent, part-time, term-time aligned position.
Working across a school setting in Harrow and a clinic setting in Stratford (E15).

• 2 to 3 days per week
• 43-week term-time working structure
• Preferred September 2026 start, with an earlier start potentially available
• School-based work in Harrow
• Clinic-based sessions in Stratford (E15)

Job Description
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will deliver therapy across a secondary special school in Harrow and clinic sessions in Stratford (E15). You will support children with autism spectrum condition (ASC), neurodevelopmental differences, sensory regulation difficulties, developmental delays, emotional regulation challenges and functional skills development needs.

This is a split school-based and clinic-based allied health position combining private healthcare and private education. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, SEND professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team while managing a varied paediatric caseload. The position offers an excellent setting for clinicians who value relationship-led practice and want to build meaningful, longer-term therapeutic relationships with children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions across school and clinic settings in Harrow and Stratford
• Support children with sensory regulation, developmental and functional skill needs
• Provide appropriate support for children experiencing emotional regulation and sensory integration difficulties
• Plan therapy around the individual needs and development of children within the caseload
• Manage a varied paediatric caseload across school and clinic settings
• Work collaboratively with families, school staff and multidisciplinary professionals
• Contribute to EHCPs and therapy reports where required
• Contribute to therapy planning and appropriate clinical documentation
• Build strong, relationship-led therapeutic partnerships with children and their families

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within Occupational Therapy
• Interest in paediatrics, neurodevelopment, SEND and supporting children and young people, with previous paediatric experience beneficial rather than essential
• Ability to support sensory, developmental, emotional regulation and functional skill needs across varied therapy environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a relationship-led, collaborative approach to therapy
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied caseload and work effectively across the school setting in Harrow and clinic setting in Stratford
• Also suitable for: Children's Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, School-Based Occupational Therapist, SEND Occupational Therapist

Company Culture
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a warm and supportive multidisciplinary therapy environment delivering Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy services within educational and clinical settings. The team places strong emphasis on collaborative working, flexibility and relationship-led care. Clinicians are encouraged to develop meaningful relationships with children, families and schools while building confidence through varied exposure to paediatric services and neurodevelopmental caseloads.

Apply Today
If you are a compassionate and motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for flexible, meaningful work across Harrow and Stratford, this position offers the opportunity to develop your paediatric experience while supporting children and families across school and clinic settings. Applications are welcomed from experienced paediatric clinicians as well as Occupational Therapists with transferable adult neuro, rehabilitation, SEND or neurodevelopmental experience who are ready to develop within paediatrics. Apply today to take the next step in your private healthcare and allied health 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
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