Children's Occupational Associate Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,199.00 to £34,876.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32199.00 - £34876.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Harrow, HA2 9DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9333-26-0186 |
Summary
To provide support with the sourcing and ordering of equipment for specific children. To be able to support the Occupational Therapist with monitoring and maintaining specialist equipment such as moving and handling equipment and static seating. To work jointly with colleagues, particularly early years practitioners, education staff LSAs, teachers, learning support teachers in implementing treatment programmes, including planning and running joint groups both in and out of the classroom for children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. To write case notes which will be countersigned by an Occupational Therapist in line with departmental policy To provide general administrative support to Occupational Therapists including sending letters, filing and inventories. To assist with administrative procedures for managing new referrals and assessments. To monitor stock levels in relevant area alerting therapists to needs and order new equipment. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to particular children To participate in training activities (both formal and informal) for professionals and parents, as directed by an occupational therapist. To plan and deliver parent training sessions with colleagues in Early Years and School services.