Junior 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. Sterling Practice Ltd Junior Occupational Therapist The closing date is 01 December 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Sterling Practice 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. Main duties of the job This 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 role involves working closely with families, schools and other professionals to help children achieve meaningful outcomes and maximise their independence. You will receive structured supervision and mentoring while gaining experience in a range of areas including neurodevelopmental conditions, sensory processing, motor skills and functional independence. 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. About us Sterling Practice is a centre of expertise in regulation and neurodevelopment, with a team of highly specialist occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. We work across clinics, schools and community settings to support children, young people and adults to access learning, build independence and participate more fully in everyday life. Our approach integrates individual therapy with wider support for schools and families, ensuring that interventions are consistent, practical and embedded within real-world environments. We are committed to supporting clinicians at every stage of their career through high-quality supervision, professional development opportunities and collaborative multidisciplinary working, enabling our team to deliver exceptional outcomes for the individuals and communities we support. Details Date posted 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0502-26-0003 Job locations Sterling Practice 7 Bell Yard Mews London SE1 3UA United Kingdom Sterling Practice 183A High Street BECKENHAM Kent BR3 1AH United Kingdom Sterling Practice 3F Cambridge House 180 Upper Richmond Road LONDON SW15 2SH United Kingdom Sterling Practice 67 Belsize Lane LONDON NW3 5AU United Kingdom Sterling Practice 1A Knights Hill Square LONDON SE27 0HP United Kingdom Sterling Practice 4, The Pavilions 31-33 Brighton Road South Croydon CR2 6EB United Kingdom Job description 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 collaborati