Occupational Therapist - Band 7/8 SEN School (West London)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£4,600 to £5,400 a month
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Uxbridge, UB8 3NW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Occupational Therapist, Band 7/8 SEN School

Complex Needs | West London | Full-time | Long-term / Permanent

HAYS Education is recruiting an experienced Band 7/8 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEN school in West London supporting children and young people with complex needs.The role:

Manage a complex caseload of pupils with a range of SEN, physical, sensory and developmental needs

Complete specialist OT assessments and develop individualised intervention programmes

Support pupils with sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, functional independence and access to learning

Provide advice around specialist equipment, positioning and environmental adaptations

Work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, teachers, SEN staff, families and other professionals

Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews, reports and therapy outcomes

Provide clinical guidance, supervision and support to junior therapists and therapy assistants

Help develop and embed effective OT provision across the school

We are looking for:

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Significant post-qualification OT experience, ideally at Band 7/8 level

Experience working with children or young people with complex needs and/or SEN

Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary working skills

Previous school, paediatric or specialist education experience is highly desirable

Location: West LondonStart: ASAP / negotiable Contract: Full-time, long-term with permanent opportunities availableIf you are an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to work within a specialist school where therapy is integral to pupils' education and development, please get in touch with HAYS Education for further information.

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