Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - SEN / SEMH Setting - East London - Stratford
Full Time | Permanent Role | 37.5 Hours per Week
£44,101 - £49,447 per annum

Long Term Futures are recruiting a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join a specialist education setting in East London, supporting children and young people with complex needs, SEMH and neurodiverse profiles.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering targeted therapeutic interventions that support pupils in accessing education, developing independence and improving emotional and sensory regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention
Support pupils with sensory, physical and functional needs
Contribute to and implement EHCP targets and therapeutic plans
Develop sensory programmes and communication passports
Work closely with teaching staff to adapt the learning environment
Provide training and guidance to school staff on therapeutic strategies
Work collaboratively with families and external professionals
Monitor and evaluate progress using evidence-based approaches
Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, ASD or complex needs
Strong understanding of sensory integration and therapeutic approaches
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
A proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach
Desirable Experience:

Experience supporting pupils with high-risk or complex behavioural needs
Background in education or specialist settings
Knowledge of therapeutic frameworks such as sensory-based interventions or trauma-informed practice
Location & Transport - East London

Accessible via Stratford (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth Line, Overground & DLR)
Strong transport links across East and Central London
Bus routes widely available across the borough
Why Work with Long Term Futures

Permanent, full-time opportunity
Competitive salary aligned with clinical banding
Work within a multi-disciplinary, therapeutic environment
Opportunities for continued professional development
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and support
Dedicated consultant support throughout the process
If you're a qualified Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist education setting, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Occupational Therapist, SEN, SEMH, ASD, Therapy, East London

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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references