Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Liverpool - Pulse

Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Specialist SEN School (Maternity Cover)

Location: Liverpool

Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover until June 2026)

Hours: 3 days per week

Salary: £37,600 – £45,400 (pro rata, including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Our client is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their specialist SEN school team on a part-time basis, covering maternity leave until June 2026. This independent day school provides high-quality education for children and young people with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language and communication difficulties, and social and emotional challenges.

As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapists trained in Sensory Integration, with access to an on-site SI room. You’ll also collaborate with Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Counsellors, and Art Therapists, while supporting an on-site Occupational Therapy Apprentice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to children and young people with complex needs.

• Complete functional assessments and develop individualised therapy plans.

• Provide therapeutic input across group and one-to-one sessions.

• Support educational colleagues to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines.

• Offer consultation, workshops, and training to staff teams.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.

• Confidence in supporting teams to create clinically informed environments.

• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.

• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary aligned to Band 6/7 Agenda for Change.

• Pro rata salary including full school holidays.

• Comprehensive induction, supervision, and ongoing clinical development programme.

• Flexible benefits including medical cover, wellbeing support, and high-street discounts.

• Beautiful working environment with excellent facilities.