Occupational Therapist

Job description

Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist

Location: Leeds

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £32,073 - £48,117

The Role

Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist to join an SEN School in Leeds, working within a specialist educational setting supporting children and young people with complex additional needs.

Details

The role involves supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), Down’s Syndrome, hearing and visual impairments, and autism. You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention to promote independence, sensory regulation, functional development, and access to learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist paediatric caseload within a school setting
• Complete functional, sensory, and developmental assessments
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans
• Support pupils with sensory processing, motor skills, and daily living activities
• Work collaboratively with school staff, families, and the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to EHCPs and educational outcomes
• Provide strategies and training to staff supporting pupils
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports

Requirements

• HCPC registration
• Experience in paediatric occupational therapy, ideally within special educational needs settings
• Knowledge of SLD, autism, sensory processing, and complex developmental needs
• Ability to work independently within educational environments
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Applying for roles

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.

Joseph Nordoff

joseph.nordoff@cpl.com

07584 147 655

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English