Overview
Full Job Description. Are you looking for an employer who can offer opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment? Momenta Connect is looking for an ambitious Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. We offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave and have a 10% rest provision trial.
Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location: Regional Role, London - Central and Greater London
Salary: Up to £55,000 FTE, dependent on experience – plus a welcome bonus of £2000 (£1000 after successful completion of 3 months and £1000 after successful completion of probation). All experience levels considered – multiple positions available due to growth.
Hours: 37.5 Hour Week, flexible across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)
Contract: Permanent - Summer contract – 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, plus 22 days holiday)
About Momenta Connect
Momenta Connect offers an end-to-end solution designed to support children facing complex educational and emotional barriers. Our services are aligned with best practices from Outcomes First Group, ensuring our interventions are expert-led and impactful. We provide a comprehensive suite of services:
* Timely, expert-led diagnostics for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
* Immediate access to a multi-disciplinary team of therapists providing a full range of clinical assessments and therapies.
* Inclusion Hubs which integrate specialist teaching and clinical support directly within school facilities.
* Momenta 360, a program working closely with families and schools to support reintegration into education.
Our team at Momenta 360, delivered by the trusted Momenta team at London Children’s Practice, provides clear outcomes and practical recommendations to ensure every child feels understood, supported, and ready to progress. For more information about Momenta Connect, please visit our website: momentaconnect.co.uk
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multidisciplinary team, working primarily in school settings with potential for clinic and remote-based work. You will assess needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and provide specialised interventions. You will work collaboratively with parents, carers, multidisciplinary and teaching teams across various school and clinical settings to integrate interventions into the young person’s daily life. A key function is equipping key adults with the skills to support therapy goals. You will conduct comprehensive assessments for EHCPs, develop and implement individualised intervention plans, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to embed goals into daily environments. You will evaluate intervention effectiveness, provide training and upskilling to key adults, and maintain accurate documentation. You will actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for children and young people with complex needs.
Location: Primarily school-based work with some clinic and remote opportunities available to the right candidate
Essential Criteria
* HCPC and RCOT registration
* Recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy
Desirable
* Paediatric occupational therapy experience
* Experience working within a specialist paediatric setting
* Experience working within school settings
* Experience completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans
* Specialist CPD and/or training
* Trauma-Informed care experience
* Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs
About Momenta Connect
Momenta Connect offers an end-to-end solution designed to support children facing complex educational and emotional barriers. Our services are aligned with best practices from Outcomes First Group, ensuring our interventions are expert-led and impactful. We provide a comprehensive suite of services:
* Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with 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: Regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
* Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: A dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, including a reward and flexible benefits package with:
* 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
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to mental health support services and health checks
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discounts 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 Momenta Connect, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.
Job Ref: 297224
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