Occupational Therapist
Location: London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
A specialist education setting in London is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team on a full-time, long-term basis from September 2026.
This Occupational Therapist role would suit a qualified professional with experience working with children and young people, particularly within specialist education, autism or SEND settings. The successful Occupational Therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, advice and practical strategies to help pupils access learning and develop their skills.
Occupational Therapist - The Role
As an Occupational Therapist based in London, you will work closely with pupils, education staff, families and other professionals to identify occupational needs and develop appropriate strategies.
The Occupational Therapist will be involved in:
Assessing pupils' occupational needs and functional skills
Developing and reviewing individual therapy programmes
Providing practical strategies to support participation in learning and school activities
Supporting sensory regulation and sensory processing needs
Working alongside teachers and other professionals to embed therapeutic strategies within the school day
Monitoring progress and adapting interventions where appropriate
Providing advice and guidance to education staff
Maintaining accurate clinical and pupil records
Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings and discussions
Working with families and other professionals where required
Occupational Therapist - About You
The school is looking for an Occupational Therapist who can work effectively within a specialist education environment and provide practical, pupil-focused interventions.
The successful Occupational Therapist will have:
A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
Current HCPC registration
Experience working with children or young people
Knowledge of autism and/or SEND is desirable
An understanding of sensory processing and regulation
Strong communication and organisational skills
The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
A practical approach to developing therapy strategies within an education setting
The ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
Occupational Therapist - London
This is a full-time, long-term Occupational Therapist position based in London, starting in September 2026.
The Occupational Therapist will work within a specialist education environment supporting autistic children and young people, working alongside education and therapeutic professionals to help pupils engage with learning and develop functional skills.
This Occupational Therapist opportunity offers the chance to become an established member of the wider school and therapy team, with a focus on providing consistent therapeutic input throughout the placement.
If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity in London, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
