Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Kent

About this role

Specialist Occupational Therapist – SEN Education Setting

Location: Kent

Contract: Ongoing Locum Assignment

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Available

Start Date: September 2026

Our client is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join their therapy team on an ongoing locum basis from September.

The service is a specialist day and residential academy for children and young people aged 8-19 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language needs, and additional complex needs. Set within an extensive campus in Kent, the school offers a highly supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on helping pupils achieve their full potential and develop essential life skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapists looking to make a meaningful impact within a specialist educational setting, working alongside teachers, speech and language therapists, support staff, and healthcare professionals to provide integrated, pupil-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions for pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Support pupils to develop functional skills, independence, sensory regulation, and access to learning.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to embed therapeutic strategies across the school environment.

• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes and annual reviews.

• Deliver both direct and indirect interventions tailored to individual pupil needs.

• Provide advice, guidance, and training to school staff and families where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure best practice standards are met.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

• Previous experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or learning disabilities.

• Understanding of sensory integration principles and occupation-focused practice.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.

• Experience within educational or specialist SEN settings is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Our Client?

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.

• Ongoing locum contract with September start.

• Work within a well-established multidisciplinary team.

• Opportunity to support children and young people with complex needs in a rewarding educational environment.

• Beautiful specialist campus with extensive outdoor learning facilities and resources.

• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture focused on achieving positive outcomes for pupils.