Occupational Therapist

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 [email protected] 07584 147 655