Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Location: Thrive by Learning Matters, Green Park, New Delhi

Position: Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Qualification: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)

Experience: 1–3 years preferred; freshers with relevant clinical exposure may also apply

Employment Type: Full-time

About Thrive

At Thrive by Learning Matters, we believe every child deserves an environment where they feel understood, supported, and empowered to learn, connect, and participate. Our approach focuses on building on each child’s strengths, interests, and individual needs through meaningful, play-based experiences.

We are looking for a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team and support children in developing the skills they need to participate more confidently in everyday life.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct occupational therapy assessments to understand children’s strengths, needs, and participation challenges.
- Plan and implement individualised, goal-oriented intervention programmes.
- Facilitate meaningful, child-centred and play-based therapy sessions.
- Support the development of sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, postural control, praxis, self-regulation, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living, as appropriate to each child’s needs.
- Develop functional goals and monitor progress through regular documentation and review.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, special educators, speech-language therapists, and other professionals to support children’s participation across settings.
- Provide parent guidance and practical strategies to promote skill development beyond therapy sessions.
- Maintain accurate assessment records, session notes, progress reports, and intervention plans.
- Contribute to team discussions, case reviews,



and ongoing professional learning.
- Maintain a safe, engaging, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (BOT) from a recognised institution.
- Valid qualified registration, where applicable.
- Understanding of child development and paediatric occupational therapy principles.
- Ability to observe, assess, and develop individualised intervention plans.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- A patient, reflective, and empathetic approach to working with children and families.
- Willingness to learn, receive supervision, and participate in professional development.

Preferred Experience

- Experience working with neurodivergent children and children with diverse developmental needs.
- Familiarity with sensory integration, motor development, play-based intervention, and functional skill development.
- Training or certification in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) is an advantage, but not mandatory.
- Experience with clinical documentation, goal setting, and parent consultations.

What We Offer

- An opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
- A supportive environment for clinical learning, mentoring, and professional growth.
- Opportunities to deepen clinical reasoning and paediatric intervention skills.
- The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to children’s participation, independence, relationships, and everyday experiences.
- Competitive Salaries with Benefits

How to Apply

Interested candidates may share their CV on [email protected] along with a brief introduction outlining their paediatric occupational therapy experience and areas of clinical interest.

Join us in creating opportunities for every child to learn, connect, participate, and thrive.

📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist (New Delhi)
🏢 Learning Matters
📍 New Delhi