Acorn Care and Education • London
About this role
Job Title
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location
Regional Role, London - Central and Greater London
Salary
Up to £55,000 FTE, dependent on experience – plus a welcome bonus of £2000 (£1000 after successful completion of 3 months and £1000 after successful completion of probation) All experience levels considered – multiple positions available due to growth
Hours
37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)
Contract
Permanent - Summer contract – 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)
About Momenta Connect
Momenta Connect offers an end-to-end solution designed to support children facing complex educational and emotional barriers. Our services are aligned with best practices from Outcomes First Group, ensuring our interventions are expert-led and impactful.
We provide a comprehensive suite of services
Timely, expert-led diagnostics for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
Immediate access to a multi-disciplinary team of therapists providing a full range of clinical assessments and therapies.
Inclusion Hubs which integrate specialist teaching and clinical support directly within school facilities.
Momenta 360, a unique program that works closely with families and schools through a clinically informed and online learning enhanced model to support reintegration into education.
Our team at Momenta 360, delivered by the trusted Momenta team at London Children’s Practice, provides clear outcomes and practical recommendations to ensure every child feels understood, supported, and ready to progress.
For more information about Momenta Connect, please visit our website
momentaconnect.co.uk
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multi-disciplinary team and working primarily in school settings with potential for clinic and remote based work.
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in unlocking students' potential by assessing their needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and providing specialised interventions. This is achieved by working collaboratively with parents, carers, multidisciplinary and teaching teams across various school and clinical settings to ensure that interventions are effectively integrated into the young person's daily life. A key function is equipping key adults in that young person's life with the skills to confidently support them in achieving their therapy goals.
In your role as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will conduct comprehensive assessments of a child or young person's various developmental or learning needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as developing and implementing individualised intervention plans and collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate these goals into the child or young person's daily environment. The role also involves evaluating intervention effectiveness, providing training and upskilling to key adults, and maintaining accurate documentation. The therapist will actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for children and young people with complex needs.
Location
Primarily school-based work with some clinic and remote opportunities available to the right candidate
Essential Criteria
HCPC and RCOT registration
Recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy
Desirable
Paediatric occupational therapy experience
Experience working within a specialist paediatric setting
Experience working within school settings
Experience completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans
Specialist CPD and/or training
Trauma-Informed care experience
Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs
About Momenta Connect
Momenta Connect offers an end-to-end solution designed to support children facing complex educational and emotional barriers. Our services are aligned with best practices from Outcomes First Group, ensuring our interventions are expert-led and impactful.
We provide a comprehensive suite of services
Ongoing Professional Development
Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
Expert Supervision and Mentoring
Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
Structured Clinical Growth
Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
Paediatric OT Onboarding Program
Our experienced team offers a dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
5 weeks off in the school summer break
22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
1 CPD day to use towards training
Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover