Job Title
Locum Occupational Therapist – Unlocking Language
Job Summary
Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: get paid monthly (standard) or bi‑weekly. A supportive, collaborative team environment that values flexibility and family‑friendly working. Opportunity to make a real impact on children with communication difficulties. Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
Main Duties
* Assess, plan and deliver goal‑focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor‑planning and daily‑living challenges in education or home settings.
* Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
* Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and in‑house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
* Maintain GDPR‑compliant records and safeguarding best practice.
Qualifications & Experience
* HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early‑years or community children's teams).
* Confidence working autonomously.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Enhanced DBS and up‑to‑date safeguarding.
* Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, knowledge and experience of AAC.
What We Offer
* Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: get paid monthly (standard) or bi‑weekly.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Service that values flexibility; family‑friendly working is rising across the education sector.
* The opportunity to make a real impact on children with communication difficulties.
* Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
Job Details
Contract: Locum, 4 months; Part‑time, flexible working (2–3 days availability). Pay: £35 to £55 an hour; travel costs depend on distance from site. Band: 6. Locations: Upminster Junior School, 12 Pepper Street, London, Essex, E14 9RP. Reference number: E0057-25-0003.
Application Question
* How many years of UK‑based paediatric OT experience do you have?
* Occupational Therapy: 2 years (preferred).
Disclosure & Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. For further information refer to the NHS Careers website.
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