Band 7 Senior OT for SEMH School – Term-Time

TipTopJob; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Professional membership fees paid

Free lunches

Generou

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEMH school in Sevenoaks. The role is 30 hours per week, four days, term-time only, starting November 2026, working onsite within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess and develop therapy programmes for students aged 9 to 19, collaborate with Speech and Language, Psychology and Occupational Therapy colleagues, deliver training, and support emotional, social and functional development to promote

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Be a member of RCOT.
• Have experience working with children and/or young people, ideally aged 9–19.
• Have a strong understanding of SEMH needs.
• Be confident carrying out assessments and developing appropriate therapeutic programmes.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be solution-focused, adaptable and resourceful.
• Be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Completing comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Producing professional reports and recommendations.
• Developing and delivering individualised therapy programmes.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance to staff.
• Delivering training to support the wider school team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across education and therapy.
• Supporting students with their emotional, social and functional development.
• Helping students develop independence and essential life skills.
• Contributing to a therapeutic approach focused on positive outcomes and preparation for adulthood.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Assessment & reporting

Therapy programme development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Life skills development

Emotional wellbeing focus

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

RCOT member

Job description

TipTopJob is recruiting an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEMH school in Sevenoaks. The role is 30 hours per week, four days, term-time only, starting November 2026, working onsite within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess and develop therapy programmes for students aged 9 to 19, collaborate with Speech and Language, Psychology and Occupational Therapy colleagues, deliver training, and support emotional, social and functional development to promote