Speech and Language UK
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Requirements
Candidates must be HCPC-registered with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification. Experience working in paediatrics and within a multi-disciplinary team is required.
Job Description
Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist
Location: Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey
Salary: £39,418 – £41,332
Working pattern: Permanent contract, full-time position (35 hours/week); Monday – Friday; 42 weeks per year (term time plus three additional weeks during the school closure period including Saturdays as required
Generous leave of 10 weeks during the school closure period.
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing and supporting pupils with special educational needs, delivering tailored therapy programmes, and working collaboratively with families, school staff, and the multi-disciplinary team to promote independence, participation, and wellbeing within the school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and prioritise an independent paediatric occupational therapy caseload within a specialist school setting
- Assess pupils’ occupational therapy needs and deliver tailored intervention programmes linked to EHCP outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the multi-disciplinary team to support pupils’ development and independence
- Implement and monitor evidence-based therapeutic strategies, including sensory and functional support interventions.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, prepare progress reports, and contribute to annual reviews and care planning.
- Contribute to service development, staff training, and ongoing professional development within the occupational therapy team
What we are looking for:
- HCPC-registered with recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
- Experience working in paediatrics and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent clinical, organisational, and communication skills, the ability to manage a caseload independently
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong assessment, report writing and intervention planning skills
About Us
Speech and Language UK’s Meath School is a four-times outstanding special school committed to the highest quality integrated education, therapy, and care. It is a non-maintained day and residential school for pupils 4–11 who have severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs alongside other learning and/or behavioural difficulties.
You will be part of a specialist setting recognised for its commitment to communication, inclusion and innovation. We offer:
- A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- The opportunity to shape and influence specialist practice
How to Apply
The closing date for this vacancy is 9am Monday, 12th October 2026
Applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Liane Hall Lead Occupational Therapist on 01932 872302 or email liane.hall@meathschool.org.uk
To find out more about Meath School and Speech and Language UK please visit www.meathschool.org.uk and www.speechandlanguageuk.org.uk
To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to School Business Manager at sbm@meathschool.org.uk
Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.
A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here: safeguarding policy
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About Speech and Language UK
We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feels like an impossible hurdle.