Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist (Education)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Cognus Limited Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist (Education) The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are currently expanding the size of our therapies team by recruiting occupational therapists to support the rise in statutory occupational therapy provision and SEND Support services across the London Borough of Sutton. As part on the Governments SEND reform we are developing a new and exciting Experts At Hand service launching in September 2026; this will be embedded into our therapies service. We are seeking enthusiastic occupational therapists to join our friendly and supportive team. Collaborative working is an important part of the role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team providing innovative therapy interventions following evidence-based practice and an embedded model of therapy in order to best support the pupils needs. Main duties of the job Working within a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists the post holder will have the opportunity to work in local schools and colleges across the 4 years to 25 years age range or with a smaller age range within this. Advising and supporting a range of schools and settings with children and young people with Occupational Therapy Needs (OT Needs) including a possible cohort with ASD, or PMLD to manage their caseload to ensure that intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards. Raising awareness of the needs of and strategies available for children and young people with OT Needs. Deliver specialist paediatric occupational therapy within mainstream schools using the Experts at Hand model, focusing on early intervention, inclusion, and embedding practical strategies into everyday teaching and learning. Provide on-demand consultation, advice, and training to education staffsupporting children and young people based on functional need without requiring diagnosis or EHCP and working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners. Build capacity and confidence within education settings through time-limited, needs-led support, combining clinical practice, coaching, and system-level input to improve outcomes and demonstrate impact aligned with local SEND priorities. About us Cognus Therapies are a thriving multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, teachers, practitioners and therapy assistants who support children and young people aged 4 - 25 years in mainstream schools, colleges, and specialist settings within the London Borough of Sutton and surrounding boroughs. Cognus Therapies is owned by the London Borough of Sutton and forms part of Cognus Limited who are the providers for special educational needs services within the borough. Details Date posted 25 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £44,660.21 to £53,046.29 a year inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Term time hours Reference number N0016-26-0030 Job locations Cognus Limited First Floor, Cantium House Railway Approach Wallington Surrey SM6 0DZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To personally undertake a case load of referrals to include: Visiting and assessing children and young people with OT Needs.