At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new team to transform support for children with SEND in schools.
- Company: Occupational Therapy Essex, a growing independent practice focused on high-quality care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous training budget, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while shaping innovative services.
- Qualifications: 8+ years as a paediatric Occupational Therapist with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 56276 - 63585 £ per year.
Lead. Inspire. Transform Children's Lives.
Are you an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of developing a brand-new multidisciplinary team building an innovative new service designed to transform support for children and young people with SEND across mainstream education settings across Havering.
As Clinical Lead within the new
Experts at Hand Team , you'll combine advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership, helping schools identify and meet needs earlier while improving outcomes for children and families.
Working alongside the Service Management Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in developing a service that delivers real impact across Havering schools as part of the evolving SEND reform agenda.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of developing a brand-new multidisciplinary team
- Shape innovative services supporting children from Early Years through to Post-16
- Provide expert clinical guidance across highly complex paediatric caseloads
- Coach, mentor and inspire fellow therapists
- Influence inclusive practice across schools and educational settings
- Drive service development, quality improvement and clinical excellence
- Work within a supportive organisation that values work‑life balance and professional growth
- About the Experts at Hand Service
Experts at Hand is a new exciting government initiative that will support mainstream schools to better identify and meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.
The service combines
- Direct therapy and assessment
- Staff training and coaching
- School consultancy and environmental audits
- Parent workshops and resources
- Whole-school approaches to inclusion
You’ll work directly with schools to create sustainable, long-term change that enables children to thrive in their learning environments.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision across the team
- Manage a highly specialist paediatric caseload
- Support therapists, assistants and students through mentoring and supervision
- Lead quality improvement and governance activity
- Contribute to strategic service growth and innovation
- Deliver expert consultation to schools, families and multidisciplinary professionals
- Develop and deliver training programmes to support inclusive practice
- Help shape the future direction of the Experts at Hand service
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has extensive experience working with children and young people with complex needs
- Is an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist, typically with 8+ years post‑qualification experience
- Demonstrates outstanding clinical reasoning and report writing skills
- Has experience supervising clinicians, assistants or students
- Enjoys leading, mentoring and developing others
- Is passionate about SEND, inclusion and early intervention
- Wants to make a genuine difference at both an individual and system‑wide level
- Is excited by the opportunity to build something new
What We Offer
- Competitive Band 8a salary plus Outer London Allowance uplift
- Dedicated time for leadership, supervision, administration and CPD
- Generous training budget and specialist development opportunities
- Opportunity to pursue Ayres Sensory Integration qualifications
- Flexible and family‑friendly working arrangements
- Dedicated admin support and Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and service innovation
- About Occupational Therapy Essex
Occupational Therapy Essex is a growing independent paediatric practice based in Brentwood with a reputation for high‑quality, family‑centred care.
We are passionate about creating positive outcomes for children and young people while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where our team can thrive professionally and personally.
The Experts at Hand service represents an exciting new chapter in our growth journey.
Ready to Lead the Future of SEND Support?
If you're an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a leadership role where you can influence practice, develop others and create lasting change for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Occupational Therapy Essex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Experts at Hand in Brentwood employer: Occupational Therapy Essex
Occupational Therapy Essex is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people with SEND in Havering. With a strong focus on professional growth, our supportive work culture encourages collaboration and innovation, offering generous training budgets and flexible working arrangements. Join us to lead a pioneering multidisciplinary team where your expertise will make a real impact in schools and foster meaningful change in the community.
Contact Details:
Occupational Therapy Essex Recruitment Team
