Associate Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location:
London | Clinic + Schools + Community
Salary:
£30 – £32 per hour (Contractor Rate)
Contract Type:
Self-Employed | Flexible Working
About Prime Ability OT
Prime Ability OT is a growing paediatric occupational therapy service committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and culturally responsive care to children and families across London.
We support children and young people with a wide range of neurodevelopmental, sensory, emotional, and functional needs within clinics, schools, homes, and community settings.
At Prime Ability OT, we strongly believe that children thrive when they feel understood, represented, and supported within environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and warmly encourage applications from therapists from ethnically diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including multilingual practitioners.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary service.
This role involves delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to children and young people presenting with a variety of developmental, sensory, emotional regulation, and functional difficulties across clinic, school, and home environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in assessment, intervention planning, EHCP support, report writing, and collaborative multidisciplinary working to achieve meaningful outcomes for children and families.
This role would particularly suit a therapist who is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice, inclusion, advocacy, and reducing barriers to accessing therapy services within diverse communities.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, including:
- Functional assessments
- Sensory processing assessments
- Developmental assessments
- Deliver individualised intervention programmes tailored to each child’s needs
- Support children presenting with:
- Sensory processing differences
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Developmental coordination difficulties
- Emotional regulation difficulties and anxiety
- Deliver sensory integration-informed practice where appropriate
- Run 1:1 therapy sessions and small group interventions
- Monitor progress and adapt interventions accordingly
Education & School-Based Work
- Carry out school observations and provide practical, child-centred recommendations
- Develop and implement OT programmes for classroom staff
- Work collaboratively with:
- SENCOs
- Teachers
- Teaching Assistants
- External professionals
- Contribute to:
- EHCP assessments
- Annual reviews
- Tribunal-level reports and recommendations
Reports & Documentation
- Produce high-quality professional documentation including:
- OT assessment reports
- EHCP advice
- Progress reports
- Therapy programmes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with HCPC standards and GDPR requirements
Family & Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Provide guidance, education, and support to parents/carers
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including:
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Educational Psychologists
- Schools and Local Authorities
- Deliver practical strategies and parent training to support carryover at home
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Experience working with children and young people
- Strong understanding of:
- Sensory processing
- Neurodevelopmental conditions
- Emotional regulation
- Excellent clinical reasoning and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Postgraduate training in Sensory Integration
- Experience with EHCP processes and tribunal-level reporting
- Experience in private practice and/or school-based settings
- Experience working with culturally diverse families and communities
- Additional languages spoken are highly valued
What We Offer
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive contractor rates
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Opportunity to be part of a growing, values-driven service making meaningful impact within local communities
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a therapist who is:
- Compassionate and child-centred
- Passionate about neurodiversity and inclusion
- Clinically confident and proactive
- Culturally aware and able to work sensitively with diverse families
- Motivated to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused therapy
- A strong advocate for children and families
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Prime Ability OT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We warmly encourage applications from candidates from the BAME community, as well as multilingual practitioners, in order to better reflect and support the families and communities we serve across London.
All recruitment decisions are made based on merit, skills, experience, and professional suitability for the role.
How to Apply
Please send your CV outlining your experience and interest in the role to:
[email protected]
Pay: £30.00-£35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
