Locum Occupational Therapist – Specialist SEN School
Location: West London
Rate: Up to £70 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Hours: Flexible – 1 to 5 days per week, Monday–Friday
Contract: Locum / Contract
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEN education setting in West London, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an OT looking for flexible locum work within a supportive, multidisciplinary educational environment.
The Role
You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, supporting pupils to develop independence, participation and functional skills. You will manage your own clinical caseload while working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and other professionals.
The pupils may present with a range of needs including autism, neurodiversity, developmental difficulties, learning difficulties, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
The role may also involve contributing to staff training, consultation, multidisciplinary meetings and wider therapeutic programmes within the school.
About You
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is:
- HCPC registered with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
- A member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Experienced working with children and young people or individuals with additional needs
- Confident applying OT theory to promote independence and participation
- Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Creative, resilient and adaptable in their approach
- Able to produce clear and concise clinical reports
- Experienced working with neurodivergent individuals, learning difficulties or SEMH needs
- Interested in sensory-informed practice or Sensory Integration
- Previous experience within a specialist school or similar educational setting is desirable, but transferable clinical experience will be considered
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Up to £70 per hour, depending on experience
- Flexible commitment of 1–5 days per week
- 1 September 2026 start
- Monday–Friday working
- Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN environment
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Opportunity to develop specialist paediatric and educational OT experience
- Potential for an ongoing locum assignment
Safeguarding & Compliance
The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant professional and employment checks.
If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for flexible locum work within a specialist SEN setting, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply directly or email w.mellor@linqrecruitment.co.uk if you are interested.