Full Time Position (Term Time Only) | ASAP Start
Location: Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
Salary: Up to Band 6 (NHS Scale), dependent on experience
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and adaptable Occupational Therapist to join a well-regarded SEN Trust across two sites in Richmond upon Thames, including a brand new site that is growing from primary through to post-16 provision over the next five years. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something genuinely special, with the chance to help shape provision from the ground up.
This is a rewarding position for an OT who wants variety, real impact and the opportunity to work across an established secondary setting alongside an exciting, growing new site, with a caseload that's meaningful and a contribution that makes a genuine difference every day.
About the Role:
Working across both sites, you will provide high-quality occupational therapy support to pupils with a range of physical, sensory and developmental needs, adapting your approach across two very different site environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging sensory and motor skills sessions across both sites
- 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
- Comfortable working flexibly across two sites
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing 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 growing, forward-thinking SEN Trust spanning an established secondary site and a brand new site set to expand from primary to post-16
- Competitive pay up to 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