- Salary
- £38k – £45k
- Location
- Liverpool · Turnford Place, Great Cambridge Road, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6NH
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Allied Health
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Specialist SEN School (Maternity Cover)
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover until June 2026)
Hours: 3 days per week
Salary: £37,600 – £45,400 (pro rata, including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits
Our client is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their specialist SEN school team on a part-time basis, covering maternity leave until June 2026. This independent day school provides high-quality education for children and young people with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language and communication difficulties, and social and emotional challenges.
As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapists trained in Sensory Integration, with access to an on-site SI room. You’ll also collaborate with Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Counsellors, and Art Therapists, while supporting an on-site Occupational Therapy Apprentice.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to children and young people with complex needs.
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Complete functional assessments and develop individualised therapy plans.
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Provide therapeutic input across group and one-to-one sessions.
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Support educational colleagues to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines.
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Offer consultation, workshops, and training to staff teams.
Requirements
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HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
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Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
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Confidence in supporting teams to create clinically informed environments.
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Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
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Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.
Why Join?
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Competitive salary aligned to Band 6/7 Agenda for Change.
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Pro rata salary including full school holidays.
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Comprehensive induction, supervision, and ongoing clinical development programme.
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Flexible benefits including medical cover, wellbeing support, and high-street discounts.
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Beautiful working environment with excellent facilities.