Make a Real Difference to Children and Young People
Are you an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can genuinely support the shape of services, influence practice, and improve outcomes for children and young people?
Occupational Therapy Essex is seeking a skilled Band 6-7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our new Experts at Hand Team, working in partnership with Havering Local Authority as part of preparations for SEND Reform.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering service designed to help schools identify needs earlier, provide targeted support, and improve inclusion for children and young people with SEND.
You'll enjoy a varied role combining direct clinical work, training, consultancy, service development, and leadership, all within a supportive, family-friendly organisation that values professional growth and work-life balance.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist within the Experts at Hand Team, you will:
✅ Assess and support children and young people within educational settings
✅ Deliver individual and group interventions focused on:
- Sensory regulation
- Motor skill development
- Participation in learning
- Organisation and executive functioning
- Transitions and independence
✅ Provide training and coaching to school staff
✅ Carry out environmental audits and offer practical recommendations for inclusive classrooms
✅ Work collaboratively with families, schools, SENCOs, and multidisciplinary teams
✅ Provide supervision and support to junior therapists, assistants, students and apprentices
✅ Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical excellence
Why Join Occupational Therapy Essex?
We're a growing independent paediatric occupational therapy practice with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, child-centred services across Essex and surrounding areas.
Our team values collaboration, manageable caseloads and professional development. We understand that exceptional therapists need time to provide exceptional care.
What We Offer
⭐ 6 weeks paid holiday
⭐ Protected time for report writing, administration, supervision and CPD
⭐ Generous CPD budget
⭐ Specialist training opportunities, including ASI qualifications
⭐ Dedicated administrative support
⭐ Manageable caseloads
⭐ Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
⭐ Mileage reimbursement
⭐ Company pension
⭐ Laptop and mobile phone provided
⭐ Free on-site parking
⭐ Leadership and career progression opportunities
⭐ Regular supervision and peer support
About You
We're looking for a confident and compassionate Occupational Therapist who has:
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- RCOT/BAOT Membership
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
- Significant paediatric experience
- Experience managing complex caseloads independently
- Strong knowledge of Autism, ADHD and DCD
- Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
- Understanding of the EHCP process
- Experience supervising junior staff, assistants or students
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
- Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
Who This Role Will Suit
This role is ideal for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist who:
- Loves supporting children with additional needs
- Enjoys working closely with schools and families
- Wants autonomy while remaining part of a supportive team
- Has an interest in leadership and service development
- Is passionate about improving inclusion and outcomes for children with SEND
Safeguarding
Occupational Therapy Essex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Pay: £50,387.00-£62,652.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: On the road
