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Occupational Therapists - Kent SEN schools

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 180 - 250 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Medway, Kent

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Occupational Therapists (band 5/7) - Kent SEN Schools

Hays Education - PSL Contracts

Hays Education is working in partnership with a network of Kent Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools to recruit qualified Occupational Therapists for roles on exclusive Preferred Supplier List (PSL) contracts.These positions offer the opportunity to work within specialist education settings supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional and complex needs.

The role: As an Occupational Therapist within an SEN school, you will:

Assess pupils' functional, sensory, and motor needs
Deliver individual and group‑based OT interventions
Support pupils with sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills
Contribute to EHCP outcomes and multidisciplinary planning
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, therapists and families
Provide practical strategies to support access to learning and daily activitiesRoles are available on a short‑term, long‑term, or ongoing basis, depending on school need and your availability.What Hays Education offers

Access to PSL‑only SEN school roles across Kent
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
Consistent placements in trusted SEN settings
Flexible work options
Dedicated consultant with SEN and therapy sector expertise
Ongoing CPD and safeguarding supportRequirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy
HCPC registration
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (education or clinical settings)
Strong communication and collaborative working skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)Why Hays Education?As a leading education recruitment partner, Hays works closely with SEN schools across Kent, providing occupational therapists with high‑quality placements, clear communication, and reliable support through established PSL agreements.Apply now or contact the Hays Education London & Home Counties SEN team to discuss current opportunities.

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