Lead Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics (Special School)
Location: Tadworth
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000
The Role
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 8 Lead Occupational Therapist to join an SEN school in Tadworth, working within a specialist school for children and young people aged 4–19 with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and associated complex needs.
Details
This is a senior leadership role providing both clinical and service leadership across the occupational therapy provision within a specialist educational setting. You will oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions, support staff development, and contribute to whole-school therapeutic approaches.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the occupational therapy service within the school
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to therapy and support staff
Oversee a complex paediatric caseload (ASD and challenging behaviours)
Develop and implement school-wide therapeutic strategies and frameworks
Support EHCP planning, reviews, and multi-agency coordination
Deliver specialist assessments and intervention planning
Provide training and guidance to education staff and families
Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure high standards of clinical governance and documentation
Requirements
HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Significant experience in paediatric OT, particularly ASD and SEN settings
Previous leadership or senior practitioner experience (Band 7/8 equivalent)
Strong knowledge of autism, sensory integration, and behavioural approaches
Experience working within multidisciplinary educational teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Benefits
Salary of £60,000
Senior leadership position within a specialist school
Opportunity to shape therapeutic services at organisational level
Supportive multidisciplinary environment
Ongoing CPD and leadership 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