Occupational Therapist
Salary/Rate:£32,000 - £45,000
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Kingston
County:South West London
Type of Role:Occupational Therapist
Job ref:9702
Post Date:10.06.25
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About the Role
School Based Occupational Therapist
Kingston, South West London | Full-time | Permanent | £32,000 - £45,000| Term-time Only + 5 Weeks Holiday Work
Some schools talk about being “therapeutic”. This one lives and breathes it.
You’ll feel it the moment you walk through the door — a calm, welcoming environment where children who’ve struggled elsewhere finally feel safe enough to learn, play, and thrive. It’s a setting built around helping children with speech, language and communication needs, often alongside sensory processing and motor coordination challenges.
And they’re looking for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their team.
What makes this different?
You won’t be juggling huge caseloads or trying to squeeze in therapy at the edges of a busy day. Here, therapy is fully integrated into the curriculum. You’ll be working closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, art therapists and support staff. You’ll have time and space to build proper relationships with your students and see the progress you’re helping them make.
You’ll mainly support Upper Primary and Secondary pupils (roughly ages 9–19), many of whom arrive with low confidence and big barriers. But over time, you’ll help them build life skills, independence and pride in what they can do — whether that’s handwriting, cutting with scissors, or learning to regulate their emotions.
What we’re looking for
- HCPC-registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Comfortable supporting children with sensory and motor needs, Autism and/or communication difficulties
- Calm, confident and collaborative – someone who enjoys working closely with other therapists and teaching/support staff
- You don’t need years of experience, but you do need to care deeply about helping children feel safe, seen and successful
What you’ll get in return
- A permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30–5:00)
- Term-time working, with five weeks’ contribution during school holidays
- Paid school holidays, generous CPD, and clinical supervision
- Weekly free lunch, well-being allowance, and a healthcare cashback plan
- A truly supportive team where your voice matters and your work is valued
This role offers the best of both worlds – the chance to grow your skills as a clinician while being part of something meaningful every day.
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 reflect your experience and goals
- Exclusive Opportunities – Many of our roles are not advertised anywhere else
- Expert Knowledge – We offer real insight into school culture, leadership and values
- Transparent Pay Structure – All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no hidden umbrella deductions
- Comprehensive Interview Support – From prep to placement, we’re with you
- Specialist Settings – We place professionals into schools supporting children with SLCN, ASC, SEMH, sensory needs, and more
If you are interested in this Occupational Therapist position, please apply today or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.
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