Occupational Therapy Assistant – Merton

Merton, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/10/2026

A specialist SEN school in Merton is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to help pupils develop participation, independence and confidence through practical, therapy-informed support.

The role

• Deliver agreed sensory, motor and functional-skills activities.
• Prepare resources and maintain clear session records.
• Support pupils to use strategies consistently across the school day.
• Work under the guidance of qualified therapists and alongside teaching staff.

What you will bring

• Relevant therapy-support, SEN, care or classroom experience.
• Good observation, organisation and communication skills.
• A safe, respectful and pupil-centred approach.
• QTS is not required for this therapy-support role.

Apply with an up-to-date CV. Appointment is subject to references, right-to-work checks and an enhanced child-workforce DBS.

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