Locum Occupational Therapist

Locum Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 18 August 2026

Job summary

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role!

Main duties of the job
As a Locum Occupational Therapist , you will:

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

What Were Looking For

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early-years or community childrens teams).
• Confidence working autonomously
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC

About us
Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child-centred Occupational Therapy (OT) programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £35 to £55 an hour
travel costs will depend on distance from site.
Contract: Locum
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number: E0057-25-0001
Job locations: Oak Lodge School
12 Pepper Street
London
E14 9RP

Job description

Job responsibilities
LOCATION: BARNET

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

What Were Looking For

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early-years or community childrens teams).
• Confidence working autonomously
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC

What We Offer

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role!
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Freelance Schedule
- 2-3 days availability
Application Question(s)
- How many years of UK based Paediatric OT experience do you have?
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job description

Job responsibilities
LOCATION: BARNET

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

What Were Looking For

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early-years or community childrens teams).
• Confidence working autonomously
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC

What We Offer

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role!
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Freelance Schedule
- 2-3 days availability
Application Question(s)
- How many years of UK based Paediatric OT experience do you have?
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• HCPC

Experience
Essential

• Sensory & Physical experience
• Additional experience:
• Worked with children with Down Syndrome.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• HCPC

Experience
Essential

• Sensory & Physical experience
• Additional experience:
• Worked with children with Down Syndrome.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Unlocking Language
Address: Oak Lodge School
12 Pepper Street
London
E14 9RP
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Business Development Executive
Joshua Amoh
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