Job Description

About us

We are a small, dedicated team of practitioners working across two fully equipped, specialist Sensory Integration (SI) clinics. Based in the South West, we provide therapeutic services for children, young people, and families, with a strong focus on supporting those affected by early trauma. Our team brings together Occupational Therapists, a Specialist Therapeutic Practitioner and an ADI team who deliver a range of creative, innovative, and carefully designed assessment and intervention packages.

We specialise in working with children who experience differences related to sensory processing, emotional regulation, trauma, and coordination, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to promote lasting change.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

to join our team. This is a part-time or full-time position for a professional committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people through a

Sensory Integration

,

Neurodevelopmental

, and

Trauma-Informed

approach.

You will work with children and young people who experience a range of sensory processing and developmental differences, including those who are previously looked after or have experienced trauma. You will also engage parents and caregivers in dyadic work to promote sustainable, long-term progress.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Design and implement individualised treatment programmes in clinic

Use

bottom-up sensory integration principles

to support emotional regulation and engagement in daily life

Work dyadically with parents and young people to foster

secure attachment patterns

and long-lasting change

Support young people with difficulties in areas such as:

Gross and fine motor skills Communication and social interaction Behavioural presentations linked to sensory differences Neurodivergence
Implement techniques including the

Zones of Regulation

, and promote

visual perception

,

body awareness

, and

functional independence

Liaise with schools, families, and other professionals to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach

Train parents and school staff in the use of therapy strategies and equipment

Sensory audits

Administrative & Professional Duties

Maintain accurate records and write professional reports, including EHCP reports

Attend and contribute to reviews and multi-agency meetings

Manage caseload and prioritise effectively

Access regular clinical supervision

Work within the ethical and professional standards of the

Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

Participate in ongoing professional development, including safeguarding and health & safety training

Essential Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Postgraduate training in Sensory Integration (minimum Module 1) Experience working with young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) A genuine interest in working with children affected by adoption, trauma, and attachment challenges Proven ability to work dyadically with children and their parents or caregivers to promote sustained change Confident in delivering trauma-informed, sensory-integrative, and bottom-up therapeutic approaches Familiarity with a range of general paediatric assessment tools, such as the Movement ABC, VMI, and BOT

Desirable

Strong understanding of attachment theory and how sensory strategies can support emotional regulation and relationships Completion of Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI) Level 1 Completion of the CAPA A genuine interest in working with children affected by adoption, trauma, and attachment challenges Experience working with previously looked-after children and an understanding of their emotional and developmental needs

Benefits

A competitive salary reflective of experience and qualifications Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Relaxed, casual dress code Team-building and social company events A supportive, collaborative team Regular clinical supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) Well-resourced clinics with a wide range of high-quality Sensory Integration equipment Referrals that are pre-screened and organised on your behalf Dedicated and comprehensive administrative support to help you focus on clinical work
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 38 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a Degree or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Post graduate training in Sensory Integration to SI Module level 1, 2, 3 or 4. Are you Health and Care Professions Council Registered (HCPC) Do you have Knowledge of working with children with Autism, Special Educational Needs Do you have Knowledge of the National Curriculum and Statutory requirement of IEPs and EHCPs. Ability to demonstrate effective management of clinical caseload of children with special educational needs. Ability to provide effective occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to children with communication, learning difficulties and sensory needs Excellent planning and organisational skills. Familiarity and skill using IT systems - mainly excel and word
Experience:

occupational therepist: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol

Reference ID: EXPERIENCED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Expected start date: 01/09/2025