Full Time Position | September 2026
Location: Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
Salary: Band 6 (NHS Scale), dependent on experience
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEN school/Trust in Twickenham. Serving both primary and secondary-aged pupils, this is a school where every member of staff plays a vital role in transforming the lives of young people with complex and diverse needs.
This is a genuinely rewarding position for an OT who wants to work in a specialist environment where their skills are valued, their caseload is meaningful and their contribution makes a real difference every single day.
About the Role:
Working across both the primary and secondary sites, you will provide high-quality occupational therapy support to pupils with a range of physical, sensory and developmental needs. Your role will be varied and impactful, balancing whole-class and group support with targeted individual intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging sensory and motor skills sessions across primary and secondary SEN settings
- Carry out detailed assessments of pupils' sensory, physical and functional needs
- Write clear, accurate and pupil-centred reports to inform EHCP reviews, progress tracking and wider MDT planning
- Deliver specialist 1:1 interventions where appropriate, tailored to individual pupil profiles and targets
- Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants and external professionals
- Provide guidance and training to school staff to embed sensory and motor strategies across the curriculum
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional and school standards
-Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times
About You:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration (essential)
- Experience working with children and young people with SEND, including complex physical and sensory needs
- Confident in delivering both group/whole-class sessions and specialist 1:1 interventions
- Strong assessment and report writing skills
- Experience working within an educational or SEN setting (desirable)
- Collaborative, patient and pupil-focused approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all pupils
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency, specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across London to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and administrative staff.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?
- Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
- The opportunity to join a specialist SEN school in Twickenham working across primary and secondary sites
- Competitive pay at Band 6 (NHS Scale), dependent on experience
- Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day roles
- Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
- Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Next Steps:
Get in touch with Kane directly with an up-to-date CV:
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£39959.00 - £44324.00 per year