At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage occupational therapy services for children with autism in a specialist school.
- Company: Join a supportive multidisciplinary team at a specialist educational setting.
- Benefits: Earn £60,000 with ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Shape therapeutic services and contribute to a positive school environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Must be HCPC registered with significant paediatric OT experience, especially in ASD.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 8 Lead Occupational Therapist to join an SEN School in Tadworth, working within a specialist school for children and young people aged 4–19 with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and associated complex needs.
This is a senior leadership role providing both clinical and service leadership across the occupational therapy provision within a specialist educational setting. You will oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions, support staff development, and contribute to whole-school therapeutic approaches.
Responsibilities- Lead and manage the occupational therapy service within the school
- Provide clinical supervision and leadership to therapy and support staff
- Oversee a complex paediatric caseload (ASD and challenging behaviours)
- Develop and implement school-wide therapeutic strategies and frameworks
- Support EHCP planning, reviews, and multi-agency coordination
- Deliver specialist assessments and intervention planning
- Provide training and guidance to education staff and families
- Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure high standards of clinical governance and documentation
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Significant experience in paediatric OT, particularly ASD and SEN settings
- Previous leadership or senior practitioner experience (Band 7/8 equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of autism, sensory integration, and behavioural approaches
- Experience working within multidisciplinary educational teams
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Salary of £60,000
- Senior leadership position within a specialist school
- Opportunity to shape therapeutic services at organisational level
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
Joseph Nordoff
joseph.nordoff@cpl.com
07584 147 655
Senior Occupational Therapist in Tadworth employer: Cpl UK - Healthcare
Cpl UK Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within a specialist educational setting in Tadworth. With a focus on professional development, you will benefit from ongoing CPD and leadership training while working in a supportive multidisciplinary environment dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism and complex needs. Join us to make a meaningful impact and shape therapeutic services at an organisational level.
