Occupational Therapist

Nurse Seekers; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Professional membership fees

Free lunches

Generous pension

Employee assistance programme

Discount scheme

Social events

Onsite parking

Onsite swimming

Job summary

Nurse Seekers is seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEMH school in Sevenoaks. You will work within an onsite multidisciplinary therapy team to support students aged ~9–19, delivering focused assessments, reports and therapy programmes.

You will be part of a collaborative team providing training and guidance to staff, with a strong emphasis on life skills, emotional wellbeing and progression towards adulthood.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• RCOT membership preferred.
• Experience with children/young people (9–19) is desirable.
• Strong SEMH understanding and impact.
• Ability to assess and develop therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Produce professional reports and recommendations.
• Develop and deliver individualised therapy programmes.
• Provide specialist guidance to teaching staff.
• Deliver training to the school team.
• Collaborate with education and therapy colleagues.
• Support students’ emotional, social and functional development.
• Help students build independence and life skills.
• Contribute to a therapeutic approach focused on outcomes.

Skills

HCPC registered

RCOT member

Children & teens experience

SEMH knowledge

Assessment skills

Programme development

Staff training

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Band 7

Location: Sevenoaks

Hours: 30 hours per week, 4 days, term time only

Start Date: November 2026

We are working on behalf of a specialist SEMH school to recruit an experienced and dedicated Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their onsite multidisciplinary therapy team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people and who enjoys working in a challenging, supportive and highly collaborative environment.

The Role

Working as an integrated member of the school's therapeutic provision, you will provide specialist occupational therapy support to students aged approximately 9-19 years.

You will work alongside an established multidisciplinary team, including professionals from Speech and Language Therapy, Play Therapy, Clinical Psychology and Occupational Therapy, taking a holistic approach to supporting each student's individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

The school places significant emphasis on life skills, social development and emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement, with the ultimate aim of helping students progress, develop resilience and, where appropriate, reintegrate into mainstream education.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• 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.
• Previous experience within a specialist education, therapeutic or SEMH environment would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional development, alongside:

• Term-time-only working.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• Free lunches.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Charity discount scheme.
• Summer and Christmas social events.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to onsite swimming facilities.
• Excellent internal and external training opportunities.

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where your clinical expertise can have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, we would be keen to hear from you