University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about empowering children to fulfil their potential in daily occupations such as self-care, school and leisure?
This post is a fixed term position to support the Experts at Hand Plan associated with the SEND Reform. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Education professionals to develop universal and targeted resources which will be applied in early years, primary and secondary school settings. Support will be provided by qualified Occupational Therapists.
We welcome applications from experienced Band 4 OTAs who have experience working with children with additional needs.
For any questions, contact Marie Roberts on 0121 722 8010. Interviews will take place on the week beginning 28th September 2026.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
As an OT Assistant you will be required to:
- Supporting the implementation of universal, targeted, and specialist interventions.
- Contribute towards the development and delivery of training packages which consider key areas such as sensory processing, motor skills and self-care skills.
- Support the implementation of recommendations made by occupational therapists, Monitor outcomes and gather feedback.
- Assist qualified occupational therapists in preparing reports and recommendations.
- Be able to work within Trust policies.
- Have excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Have high organisation and time management skills.
- Work under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist seeking support as required.
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About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Sound basic education to GCSE level or equivalent (including A -- C grade in English & Maths)
- Evidence of recent education/ personal development.
- Professional development qualification e.g. A level/NVQ 3/ BTEC or equivalent in appropriate area (e.g. NVQ 2 or similar vocational qualification plus Minimum of 2 years' Experience working with children.
Experience
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Essential
- Comprehensive experience working in an area relevant to Paediatric Occupational Therapy.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience and give examples of preparing and delivering training / education sessions.
- Aware of rules relating to confidentiality and data protection and sharing information within these constraints.
- Demonstrates knowledge about understanding about children's occupations.
- Demonstrates an understanding of SEND Code of Practice.
- Able to identify areas for own personal and professional development sharing examples of how these have been addressed in the past.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Kate Powell
01217228010
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
18 Month(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9018669
Job locations
Solihull Community Nursing
Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4BN
Attachments
- Job Description
- JD PS Band 4 OTA - Speech and Language Therapy.pdf – 551KB Opens in a new window
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