Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – SEMH School

West Drayton, Greater London

Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | Term to Perm Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEMH school in West Drayton, supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop independence, and reach their full potential within a nurturing educational environment.

The Role:

• Providing occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions
• Supporting pupils with sensory processing, motor skills, emotional regulation, and functional independence
• Developing and reviewing individual therapy programmes and contributing to EHCPs
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external professionals
• Advising school staff on strategies to support pupils’ sensory and therapeutic needs within the classroom
• Maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional standards

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the HCPC
• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH, SEND, autism, or complex needs
• Strong understanding of sensory integration and occupation-centred practice
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills
• Compassionate, proactive, and committed to improving outcomes for young people
• Previous Band 6 experience or equivalent is desirable

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay where applicable. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.