Philosophy Education
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Specialist SEND School
Location: Hackney Start Date: September 2026 Required: HCPC registration Salary: Band 6 – Band 7 Contract: Temporary-to-permanent
About the Role
A specialist school for pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join its staff on a temporary-to-permanent basis, starting in September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
You will work across three school sites in Hackney**,** delivering comprehensive occupational therapy support for pupils aged 3–19. Key duties include:
- Assessing, planning, and delivering occupational therapy programmes tailored to individual pupils’ needs
- Collaborating with teachers, school leaders, external professionals, and families to enhance pupils’ participation, independence, and access to learning
- Providing 1:1 therapeutic sessions and supporting small groups or whole classes as required
- Planning and delivering training for staff to embed occupational therapy strategies and best practice
- Delivering structured intervention programmes or providing in-the-moment therapeutic support in classrooms
- Assisting in the smooth operation of all school functions under direction from senior leadership
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About the School
This large specialist SEND school in Hackney supports children and young people with complex educational, health, and disability needs, including:
- Severe or profound learning disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- Complex medical conditions
- Additional mental health, sensory, or physical needs
The school follows a multidisciplinary, personalised approach, offering a diverse curriculum that combines:
- Arts
- Physical development
- Enrichment opportunities
A dedicated, collaborative staff team (teachers, support staff, and therapists) operates across multiple sites, with strong opportunities for professional development.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must satisfy the following:
Essential
✅ HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist ✅ Advanced knowledge of occupational therapy practice in educational settings ✅ Proven experience in supporting children/youth with SEND, including:
- Complex learning disabilities
- Physical and sensory needs ✅ Understanding of:
- Child mental health and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Trauma, abuse, and its impact on child development, attachment, and behaviour
- Child development and SEND-specific learning needs
- Relevant policies, codes of practice, and legislation
- National curriculum and school provision ✅ Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills ✅ Ability to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Application Instructions
If you meet these criteria, submit your updated CV to apply.
Note on inviting: Applications will generally be acknowledged within three working days. Due to volume, we may not respond to each enquirer. Absence of a reply within this period indicates an unsuccessful application for this occasion.
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