Occupational Therapist / New SEN School

Frontier Consulting are assisting a top SEN School Group to recruit for an Occupational Therapist to join a brand new state of the art school in Maidstone.

This position is Monday - Friday and term time only. To start in January 2027

Are you an Occupational Therapist ready to help build something from the ground up? Transparency Education is partnered with a new specialist school in Maidstone, supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 to 3, aged 5 to 14. As a founding Occupational Therapist, you will help shape a provision where therapy and education work together throughout the day.

You will assess needs, embed programmes in classroom routines and advise teachers, helping pupils with SEMH needs grow in independence and confidence. Maidstone East station is just a two-minute walk away. If you want your expertise to shape a school from day one, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• An understanding of how trauma and mental health difficulties affect child development, attachment and behaviour
• The ability to deliver therapy flexibly within a classroom or similar setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess pupils' occupational therapy needs and plan appropriate interventions
• Deliver therapy programmes that support participation, independence and access to learning
• Provide therapeutic support within classrooms, working alongside teaching staff
• Advise colleagues on strategies and adaptations to meet individual needs
• Work closely with families, carers and external professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to reporting and reviews
• Help build a collaborative therapeutic approach as a founding Occupational Therapist

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Bring experience as an Occupational Therapist working with children and young people
• Show a calm, consistent and relationship-focused approach
• Have a sound understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Be enthusiastic about helping to establish a new specialist provision

Apply today