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Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7) - Wandsworth area
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Occupational Therapists (band 6/7) - Wandsworth area
Hays Education - Permanent roles
Hays Education is supporting 2 SEN Trusts / schools to recruit permanent qualified Occupational Therapists for roles in the Wandsworth area. 1 for primary-age children, 1 for secondary-age children. These positions offer the opportunity to work within specialist education settings supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional and complex needs.
The role As an Occupational Therapist within an SEN school, you will:
- Assess pupils' functional, sensory, and motor needs
- Deliver individual and group-based OT interventions
- Support pupils with sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills
- Contribute to EHCP outcomes and multidisciplinary planning
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, therapists and families
- Provide practical strategies to support access to learning and daily activities
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Roles are available on a 12-month contract or permanent basis, depending on school needs and your availability.
What Hays Education offers
- Access to PSL-only SEN school therapist roles in Wandsworth area
- Interim 12-month contract roles
- Permanent placements in trusted SEN 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.
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