Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Special School
Location: Kingston & Richmond
Pay Rate: £37.11 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join its client’s dedicated team within a Special School setting in Kingston & Richmond. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with diverse needs, supporting their independence, participation, and wellbeing.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Deliver high‑quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children with a range of physical, developmental, and sensory needs.
2. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and multidisciplinary professionals to create tailored therapy plans.
3. Recommend and prescribe specialist equipment and adaptations to support functional independence in the school environment.
4. Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and provide clear, evidence‑based reports.
5. Support staff training and development to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines.
6. Monitor progress and adapt interventions to ensure outcomes remain child‑centred and effective.
Benefits:
7. Competitive hourly rate of £37.11.
8. Opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
9. Make a direct difference to children’s lives by enabling independence and participation.
Qualifications & Experience:
10. HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist with paediatric experience.
11. Strong knowledge of sensory integration, motor skills development, and functional assessments in children.
12. Experience working in schools, community, or paediatric healthcare settings.
13. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to inclusive practice.
Why Liquid Personnel?
14. Free DBS and compliance service
15. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
16. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
17. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
18. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
19. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
20. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
21. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *