Job Summary
* Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time; family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
* The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
* Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
* 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 our in‑house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
* Maintain GDPR‑compliant records and safeguarding best practice.
What We Are Looking For
* HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early‑years or community children 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.
About Us
Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child‑centred OT programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.
Job Details
* Date posted: 26 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £35 to £55 an hour (travel costs will depend on distance from site)
* Contract: Locum
* Duration: 4 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: E0057‑25‑0003
* Job location: Upminster Junior School, 12 Pepper Street, London, Essex, E14 9RP
Job Types and Availability
* Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Temporary, Freelance Schedule
* Availability: 2–3 days
Application Questions
* How many years of UK‑based Paediatric OT experience do you have?
* Experience: Occupational Therapy – 2 years (preferred)
Person Specification
* Sensory & Physical experience required.
* Additional experience: Worked with children with Down Syndrome.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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