Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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. Unlocking Language Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist The closing date is 19 September 2027 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 or Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at our Canary Wharf clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest and experience in sensory processing, sensory integration and regulation to help further develop the occupational therapy and sensory provision within our clinic. You will work closely alongside our Speech and Language Therapists, supporting children with a wide range of developmental, sensory, communication and complex needs. Main duties of the job You will: Carry out specialist sensory assessments and observations. Identify childrens individual sensory processing profiles and how these impact participation, regulation, learning, play and daily life. Plan and deliver individualised sensory-based occupational therapy programmes. Develop and implement sensory diets and sensory strategies where clinically appropriate. Design and deliver sensory circuits, including alerting, organising and calming activities. Support children who experience sensory dysregulation. Provide strategies for sensory seeking, sensory avoidance and sensory sensitivities. Support proprioceptive, vestibular, tactile and interoceptive development. Work on body awareness, motor planning, coordination and postural control. Advise parents, therapists and other professionals on environmental adaptations and regulation strategies. Support the development of sensory programmes that can be continued at home, nursery or school. About us About Unlocking Language Unlocking Language is a specialist paediatric therapy service supporting children, young people and their families across London and Essex. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 or Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at our Canary Wharf clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest and experience in sensory processing, sensory integration and regulation to help further develop the occupational therapy and sensory provision within our clinic. You will work closely alongside our Speech and Language Therapists, supporting children with a wide range of developmental, sensory, communication and complex needs. Details Date posted 24 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,000 to £50,000 a year Depending on Experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number E0057-26-0010 Job locations 7 Bath Road, Hounslow London Hounslow TW3 3EB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The Role The successful Occupational Therapist will provide specialist assessment, intervention and advice for children and young people aged approximately 225 years, with the majority of the caseload focusing on Early Years and younger children. Children attending the clinic may present with: Autism Developmental delay Sensory processing differences Sensory seeking or sensory avoidant behaviours Emotional and sensory regulation difficulties ADHD Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/dyspraxia Fine and gross motor difficulties Motor planning and