Occupational Therapist - SEN School

Occupational Therapist Specialist SEN School Wandsworth, South West London Permanent Term-Time Only September 2025 Start £32,000 £45,000 per annum Experienced Band 5 and Band 6 are encouraged to apply Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to do meaningful work in a school that gets it?

We re working with an inspiring, trauma-informed special school in South West London that supports children and young people aged 5 19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism (ASC), and associated conditions. Every student has an EHCP, and the school is set up to support them with compassion, structure, and creativity.

This is not a stretched NHS caseload. This is a permanent, full-time, term-time role in a setting that genuinely values your clinical thinking. You ll work as part of a small, friendly multi-disciplinary team alongside a Speech and Language Therapist, Play Therapist, and Music Therapist.

What makes this school different?

A calm, well-resourced, and therapeutic setting that prioritises relationships and regulation The leadership team is excellent: you ll feel supported, heard, and encouraged to lead your own ideas The school is growing, and the therapy provision is expanding you ll help shape it There s no red tape or micromanagement: you re trusted as a professional Work-life balance: term-time only, with holidays protected Salary matched to NHS Band 6 (or Band 5 ready to step up): without the burnout

What you ll be doing:

Delivering individual and group OT interventions that focus on sensory regulation, motor skills, and daily living Carrying out assessments and contributing to EHCPs Supporting teaching staff with training and strategies Collaborating with SLT, families, and external professionals Building trusting relationships with students who ve often had difficult starts

Who we re looking for:

A qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist Band 6, or Band 5 with strong paediatric or SEN experience, ready for a step up Someone who understands neurodiversity, behaviour as communication, and the power of therapeutic relationships Bonus if you ve worked in schools before but we re open to experience in CAMHS, paediatrics, or other relevant settings

Interested?

Apply now or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this opportunity.

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.

Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your Occupational Therapist role search:

Tailored School Matches We carefully match you with schools that align with your therapeutic experience and goals. Exclusive Opportunities Many of our roles are only available through Parker Smith Inclusion. Expert Knowledge We provide real insight into the setting's ethos, staffing, and long-term plans. Transparent Pay Structure All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no umbrella deductions or hidden fees. Comprehensive Interview Support We support you from CV to final interview. Specialist Settings Opportunities in schools supporting children with SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD.

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