Average Occupational Therapist salary in the UK

Key Responsibilities: * Conduct paediatric occupational therapy assessments for children undergoing EHCNAs. * Provide outcome-focused EHCP recommendations. * Collaborate with schools, families, and multidisciplinary professionals. * Support annual reviews and contribute to ongoing EHCP processes. * Maintain accurate clinical records in line with safeguarding and data protection standards. Requirements: * BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy. * HCPC registration (essential). * Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people with SEND. * Experience contributing to EHCPs in educational or clinical settings. * Strong assessment, report-writing, and communication skills. * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. * Professional indemnity & public liability insurance. Desirable: * Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). * Experience in early years, mainstream, or specialist schools. * Knowledge of sensory integration, autism, or physical disabilities. * Experience delivering training to school staff or families. Additional Information: * Consultancy position with flexible working. * Travel to schools/settings may be required. * All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Occupational Therapist - Bexley Location: Bexley, LondonWorking Pattern: On SiteContract Type: Temp / Ad-hocPay Rate: from £40 per hour We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support a 23-year-old young person in Bexley who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The young person presents with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, delayed receptive and expressive language, and mild Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This role is to begin ASAP and will involve providing 1 hour of direct Occupational Therapy per week, alongside contributing to essential EHCP processes. You will update the OT quantification to ensure it is age-appropriate, contribute to the annual review, and provide clear, evidence-based reporting to support the young person's ongoing development, independence, and access to education or adult services. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver 1 hour per week of direct Occupational Therapy.* Carry out functional, sensory and occupational assessments appropriate for a young adult with SEND.* Update the EHCP OT quantification to ensure it is age-relevant and outcome-focused.* Provide clear, measurable, evidence-based recommendations.* Contribute to the annual review process and share OT reports/quantification updates.* Work collaboratively with families, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals.* Maintain accurate clinical records in line with safeguarding and data protection standards. Requirements: * BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.* HCPC registration (essential).* Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or young people with SEND.* Experience contributing to EHCPs and completing statutory documentation.* Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills.* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.* Professional indemnity & public liability insurance. Desirable: * Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).* Experience supporting young adults transitioning from education to adulthood.* Knowledge of autism, sensory processing needs, or hearing impairments.* Experience providing training or guidance to families or support staff. Additional Information: * Consultancy position with flexible, weekly on-site sessions.* Travel to the young person's home or setting in Bexley may be required.* All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Location: Walsall (WS9)Working Pattern: On SiteContract Type: Temp / Ad-hocPay Rate: £30-£50 We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support a 14-year-old with severe visual impairment, ASD, social communication difficulties, delayed social-emotional development, and significant anxiety. This role involves delivering specialist occupational therapy input within a school setting, including sensory work, functional assessment, and joint working with vision specialists. You will play a key role in helping the young person access learning and develop effective sensory regulation strategies. Key Responsibilities * Conduct an initial school visit (60 minutes) to observe the young person in class and meet with their LSA.* Deliver sensory-based workshops (90 minutes each) tailored to the young person's needs.* Complete joint assessments (90 minutes each) with the Qualified Teacher for Vision Impairment (QTVI).* Provide clear, effective written reports with equipment and strategy recommendations following each assessment.* Collaborate with school staff, parents, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure consistent support.* Maintain high-quality clinical documentation in line with professional and safeguarding standards. Requirements * BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.* HCPC registration (essential).* Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people with SEND.* Strong sensory integration knowledge and experience.* Confident in assessment, report writing, and delivering workshops or training.* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.* Professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Desirable * Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).* Experience working with visually impaired children or young people.* Background in ASD, sensory processing, or anxiety-related needs.* Previous experience in educational or specialist school settings. Additional Information * Consultancy position with flexible scheduling.* All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting.* Travel to school sites within Walsall will be required. If you are interested in this role, please get in touch and I will give you a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail.