Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Location: Buckinghamshire
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,847
The Role
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist to join PACE School in Buckinghamshire, supporting children aged 5–16 with a range of developmental, sensory, and functional needs.
Details
This role involves delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention within a specialist educational setting. You will support children to develop sensory processing, emotional regulation, hand function, motor skills, and independence, working closely with families, education staff, and the multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Manage a paediatric occupational therapy caseload for children aged 5–16
Complete comprehensive functional, sensory, and developmental assessments
Develop and deliver individualised therapy programmes
Support children with sensory processing, emotional regulation, hand skills, motor development, and functional independence
Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals
Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews, and therapy reports
Provide training and practical strategies for school staff and parents/carers
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures
Requirements
HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Experience working with children in paediatric or educational settings
Knowledge of sensory integration, child development, and neurodevelopmental conditions
Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
Competitive salary of £40,847 actual (term-time only)
Opportunity to work within a specialist paediatric school environment
Supportive multidisciplinary team
Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
Applying for roles
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
Joseph Nordoff
07584 147 655