Overview
Lead Occupational Therapist (Paediatric) for SEMH Schools at TieTalent. Location: Multi-Campus SEMH School Settings in South West London. Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent (also considered: Part-time or Term-time). Hours: 37.5 hour week; flexible working across Monday–Saturday. Salary: £38,000 – £46,800 depending on experience. Reports to: Team Lead and Director of Services for Occupational Therapy. Benefits include: 5 weeks annual leave during summer break, 22 days annual leave plus years of service allowance, CPD days, annual CPD opportunities, private medical insurance, counselling sessions, cycle to work, electric car purchase scheme, life assurance, critical illness cover, and other staff wellbeing provisions.
Note: This role is part of the London Children’s Practice (LCP) framework; all successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate the Occupational Therapy service across all SEMH school campuses.
* Provide leadership and support for a team of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
* Develop and enforce OT policies, procedures, and service delivery models in line with LCP and whole-school strategies.
* Ensure effective allocation of caseloads and staff resources in the school settings.
* Attend leadership meetings and contribute to whole-school planning and development.
* Coordinate induction for new staff within the school settings to ensure streamlined services.
* Foster collaboration with the wider therapy team, senior management, and on-site health professionals.
* Communicate performance or management concerns to the director of services.
* Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for pupils with SEMH and neurodiverse needs.
* Develop, monitor, and review individualised therapy plans; provide clinical reports to support EHCPs, annual reviews, and tribunal processes.
* Promote inclusive practice through class-based strategies and environmental modifications; lead on therapeutic interventions.
* Support transition planning and interventions for pupils moving between provisions.
* Design and deliver staff training; support development of trauma-informed, therapeutic classrooms.
* Mentor staff on embedding OT strategies into everyday school life.
* Maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with GDPR and HCPC standards; adhere to safeguarding policies.
* Ensure service quality through audits, feedback, and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
* 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 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.
What We Offer
* A passionate and forward-thinking team with CPD opportunities and funded specialist training.
* Clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions.
* Opportunities to innovate and lead within a growing SEMH provision.
* Staff wellbeing and flexible working options.
* A chance to make a life-changing impact on young people.
About Us
London Children’s Practice (LCP) is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS. For more information about LCP, please visit the provided websites. #Occupationaltherapy #Leadclinician
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