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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Junior Occupational Therapist

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Description

Sterling Practice Ltd is seeking a newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills across both clinic and school-based settings, supporting children and young people with a range of needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

You will be part of a supportive team delivering structured, evidence-informed interventions that focus on improving participation in learning, independence and everyday functioning.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist to develop their skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will work with children and young people across clinic, school and community settings, carrying out assessments, delivering intervention programmes and supporting participation in education and daily activities.

The post offers a varied caseload, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people through evidence-informed, child-centred practice.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Deliver occupational therapy assessments and intervention for children and young people.
  • Support delivery of EHCP-specified provision.
  • Contribute to structured therapy programmes aimed at improving participation and independence.
  • Work collaboratively with schools, SENCOs and families.
  • Provide advice and strategies to support pupils within the classroom environment.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary working and team discussions.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.

Person Specification:

  • Applicants must hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC, or be awaiting registration as a newly qualified Occupational Therapist.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in working with children and young people.
  • Previous experience working within paediatric or educational settings is desirable.
  • Knowledge of sensory processing, communication needs and neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • An understanding of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes.

Benefits:

  • Structured supervision and mentoring
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary working

Requirements:

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration or awaiting registration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Genuine interest in working with children and young people

Skills

Required

  • Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • Sensory processing
  • Communication needs
  • Neurodevelopmental conditions
  • EHCP processes

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0502-26-0003

Apply on Sterling Practice Ltd