Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Location: Kent, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time & Part-time Available
Salary: Competitive Band 6 salary (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Heart Teaching are working with a specialist school in the Kent area that is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide specialist occupational therapy services to children and young people with profound, severe, and complex needs, many of whom are on the Autistic Spectrum.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to work in a supportive multidisciplinary team and make a real impact in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Providing assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex needs, including sensory processing difficulties, motor coordination difficulties, and fine motor skills challenges.
✅ Offering specialist advice and training to school staff, parents, and other professionals involved in the care of the children and young people.
✅ Developing and implementing individualised occupational therapy programmes for each child and young person.
✅ Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and teachers, to ensure holistic care for students.
✅ Contributing to the development of policies and procedures within the school.
✅ Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all assessments, interventions, and progress.

Requirements:

✔️ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
✔️ HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council).
✔️ Significant experience working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
✔️ Experience in a school or educational setting (desirable).
✔️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
✔️ Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
✔️ Full driving license and access to a car (required for travel).

What Heart Teaching Can Offer You:

💸 Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
📚 Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
👥 Dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team to work alongside.
🔐 Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding:

At Heart Teaching, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to protecting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring that all our staff understand and prioritize this responsibility. We adhere to rigorous safeguarding checks as part of our recruitment process, provide regular safeguarding training, and actively promote a culture of vigilance and transparency. As an educational recruitment agency, we ensure that all staff undergo comprehensive background checks, and we continuously review and improve our safeguarding practices to ensure a safe environment for children.

How to Apply:

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter to careers@heartteaching.com or call 01732 494 808 01732 494 808 to find out more.

Important Information:

• The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

• Heart Teaching is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

• You will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS certificate (or apply for a new one) if you do not have one on the update service.

At Heart Teaching, we are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure their safety, we undertake rigorous safeguarding checks for all staff, implement a robust recruitment process, provide ongoing training, encourage vigilant reporting, and continuously review our policies and practices.