At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with diverse needs through assessments and tailored interventions.
- Company: Join Hays Education, a leading recruitment partner in the education sector.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, ongoing support, and access to exclusive roles.
- Other info: Opportunities for contract or permanent roles in supportive school environments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and experience with SEN children required.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Hays Education is supporting 2 Councils to recruit contract to permanent qualified Occupational Therapists for roles in the Kingston/Sutton area for up to 12-month contracts or to go permanent. These positions offer the opportunity to work within mainstream and specialist education settings supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional and complex needs. Roles are likely to be at multiple schools.
The role as an Occupational Therapist within an SEN school includes:
- Assessing pupils' functional, sensory, and motor needs
- Delivering individual and group-based OT interventions
- Supporting pupils with sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills
- Contributing to EHCP outcomes and multidisciplinary planning
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, therapists and families
- Providing practical strategies to support access to learning and daily activities
Roles are available on an up to 12-month contract or permanent basis, depending on school needs and your availability.
What Hays Education offers:
- Access to PSL-only therapist roles in Kingston/Sutton area
- Interim 12-month contract roles
- Permanent placements in trusted school settings
- Flexible work options
- Dedicated consultant with SEN and therapy sector expertise
- Ongoing CPD and safeguarding support
Requirements:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (education or clinical settings)
- Strong communication and collaborative working skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Hays Education?
As a leading education recruitment partner, Hays works closely with SEN schools across London, providing occupational therapists with high-quality placements, clear communication, and reliable support through established PSL agreements.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Hays Education is an exceptional employer for Occupational Therapists in South-West London, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration. With access to exclusive roles in trusted SEN schools, flexible work options, and dedicated consultants with expertise in the sector, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
