SEN Occupational Therapist

Company: Hammersmith & Fulham Council
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Location: London
Job Description:

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: £51,228-£54,360 pro‑rata, per annum (actual salary £39,406 – £41,815 per annum)

Location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY

Contract: Fixed‑term, 12 months (term time)

Vetting: Enhanced DBS check

About the Role

We are looking for a paediatric occupational therapist to join our Special Educational Needs Occupational Therapist team, working in schools across the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

You will support children and young people with developmental, physical, social, communication and other challenges through direct and indirect interventions to meet the outcomes outlined in their Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The team collaborates with school staff to enhance school‑led support, providing training for teachers and parents.

Key Responsibilities

Provide paediatric OT services in schools, develop and implement intervention plans, collaborate with multi‑professional teams, train staff, monitor progress towards EHCP outcomes, and support children’s development across physical, social, communication and emotional domains.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy with post‑qualifying experience in paediatrics, including implementation of the Children and Families Act / SEND Code of Practice.
  • HCPC registration.

Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing Date and Contact

Closing date: 31st July 2026

Interview date: 17th August 2026

Contact for informal discussion: Dorette Vermeulen, Childrens SEN OT Team Leader – 07881960073 or dorette.vermeulen@lbhf.gov.uk.

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Posted: July 10th, 2026