**Lead Occupational Therapist - Schools Service Development
?? Location: West London
?? Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Term-time only considered)
?? Salary: £53,800 - £59,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
?? Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced and inspirational Occupational Therapist looking to take the next big step in your career?
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a confident, creative and strategic OT to establish and lead a brand-new Occupational Therapy service across multiple schools.
As the only OT in a forward-thinking team, you will have the chance to shape, grow and influence how OT is delivered in educational settings—making a meaningful difference from day one.
**The Role
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Full-time position split between:
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2.5-3 days clinical work delivering specialist OT input across mainstream schools
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2-2.5 days strategic work designing, developing and leading OT provision across schools and settings
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Build effective working relationships with school staff, SENCOs, parents and wider professionals
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Set up systems, protocols and models of OT service delivery tailored to the schools' needs
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Support school readiness, motor coordination, sensory regulation, and functional independence in children and young people
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Offer training and capacity-building support to education teams
**About You
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
- UK-based OT experience is essential, ideally within paediatrics or schools
- Experience at Band 6 or 7 level with strong clinical reasoning skills
- A natural leader with excellent communication and service development skills
- Confident working independently and ready to be the clinical lead for OT in the team
- Personable, proactive and genuinely passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
- A dynamic, inspiring presence who can motivate others and deliver real change
If you're excited by autonomy, motivated by impact, and ready to lead a new chapter for OT in schools—we want to hear from you.
Apply now and be the change this service is waiting for.