Senior Occupational Therapist and School Coordinator

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment?

London Children's Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave! We're also trialling provision for 10% rest every day!

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist and School Coordinator

Location: Multi-Campus SEMH School Settings in South West London

Salary: Up to £50,960 DOE

Hours: 37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)

Contract: Permanent - Summer contract - 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)

About London Children's Practice

The London Children's Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.

As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education, The London Children's Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path.

With The London Children's Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time for new employees to join and develop professionally.

For more information about the London Children's Practice, please visit our website: London's Children's Practice

About the role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist and School Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the occupational needs of a diverse client caseload of individuals aged 0 to 18. This includes conducting comprehensive assessments using both standardized and non-standardized tools to accurately determine client needs. You will design, implement, and evaluate appropriate interventions, which may involve specialist strategies, targeted support, or universal approaches such as group work, training, and one-to-one sessions.

A key part of your role is to identify and review relevant outcomes to inform treatment plans, track progress, and facilitate appropriate discharge. You will also be responsible for producing high-quality, accurate, and detailed reports using up-to-date templates. This position requires close collaboration with families, carers, and colleagues from other professions, including school staff and London Children's Practice (LCP) leadership.

Additional duties include attending multi-agency meetings, advocating for clients' needs, and providing expert advice and support to families and relevant professionals. You will also be responsible for managing your own caseload, providing supervision to junior staff and students, and delivering training to external agencies as an LCP representative. The role demands adherence to safeguarding procedures, with all concerns escalated within 24 hours. The ability to manage your own performance and development is essential for this role.

Location: Primarily school-based with opportunity to work within the clinic setting.

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Royal College of Occupational Therapy Registration
• Minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience with complex children and young people
• Experience of working in SEMH, education, or alternative provision settings
• Leadership or service development experience
• Excellent understanding of attachment, trauma, and neurodevelopment
• Confident with report writing and multi-agency working

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in trauma-informed care, or related specialisms
• Knowledge of SEND processes including EHCPs and Annual Reviews
• Experience working with Looked After Children or those with significant social care involvement
• Understanding of positive behaviour support approaches

London Children's Practice - Why Choose Us?

At the London Children's Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here's what we offer:

• Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
• Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
• Structured Clinical Growth: Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
• Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: Our experienced team offers a dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• 5 weeks off in the school summer break
• 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
• 1 CPD day to use towards training
• Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack.

At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.