Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Start Date: August 2026
School and College Settings | London

Are you a Band 6 Occupational Therapist who wants to do the work you trained for, with the support and professional community to do it well?

At Words First, we work with schools and colleges to support children and young people with a wide range of needs, including sensory differences, motor challenges, autism, ADHD, and complex learning profiles. Our services support young people up to the age of 25.

Our therapists are part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Educational Psychologists, with specialist pathways including SEMH, trauma informed practice, and Sensory Integration.

This is a role for an OT who enjoys working in education settings, values collaboration, and wants to grow their clinical skills within a supportive team.

What the role involves

• Working in primary, secondary, specialist schools, and colleges
• Supporting pupils with sensory processing, motor skills, regulation, and participation in education
• Delivering assessments, intervention, and practical strategies for school and college staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, families, and other professionals
• Contributing to interdisciplinary practice across Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Educational Psychology

What makes Words First different

• A structured mentorship programme
• Robust induction and ongoing training
• A dedicated Team Leader and regular clinical supervision
• Access to specialist development pathways including Sensory Integration (SI)
• A clear and structured career growth pathway
• Regular social and professional team gatherings
• A diverse, warm, and collaborative therapist community

Many of our therapists tell us the best part of working at Words First is the team culture and the opportunity to learn from colleagues across disciplines.

You will need

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people
• Good knowledge of standardised paediatric Occupational Therapy assessments
• Flexibility to work across a range of educational settings
• A culturally responsive and neurodivergent affirming approach
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• The ability to learn and adapt quickly

The right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Start Date

August 2026

If you are looking for a role where you can continue developing your clinical expertise while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.