Occupational Therapist

About Us

Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child‑centred Occupational Therapy (OT) programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.

• Assess, plan and deliver goal‑focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor‑planning and daily‑living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in‑house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR‑compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

• HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early‑years or community children’s teams).
• Confidence working autonomously.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS and up‑to‑date safeguarding.
• Desirable:
  Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC.

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella:
  Get paid at the rhythm which suits you – monthly as standard, with a bi‑weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility – demand for term‑time, family‑friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a change maker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role!
Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Temporary, Freelance Schedule: 1‑2 days availability required Job Location: Schools (Hounslow/Ealing)

How many years of UK based Paediatric OT experience do you have?

Experience:

Occupational Therapy : 2 years (preferred)