Occupational Therapist / New SEN School

Frontier Consulting; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Consulting is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a brand new state-of-the-art SEN school in Maidstone. The role runs Monday–Friday, term-time only, with January 2027 start.

You will help shape a provision where therapy and education work together throughout the day and assess needs, embed programmes in classroom routines, guiding teachers to support SEMH needs. The ideal candidate is an OT with HCPC registration and experience with children and young people, able to deliver

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.
• An understanding of how trauma and mental health difficulties affect child development, attachment and behaviour.
• The ability to deliver therapy flexibly within a classroom or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' occupational therapy needs and plan appropriate interventions
• Deliver therapy programmes that support participation, independence and access to learning
• Provide therapeutic support within classrooms, working alongside teaching staff
• Advise colleagues on strategies and adaptations to meet individual needs
• Work closely with families, carers and external professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to reporting and reviews
• Help build a collaborative therapeutic approach as a founding Occupational Therapist

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Classroom-based therapy delivery

Collaborative approach

Education

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Frontier Consulting are assisting a top SEN School Group to recruit for an Occupational Therapist to join a brand new state of the art school in Maidstone.

This position is Monday - Friday and term time only. To start in January 2027

Are you an Occupational Therapist ready to help build something from the ground up? Transparency Education is partnered with a new specialist school in Maidstone, supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 to 3, aged 5 to 14. As a founding Occupational Therapist, you will help shape a provision where therapy and education work together throughout the day.

You will assess needs, embed programmes in classroom routines and advise teachers, helping pupils with SEMH needs grow in independence and confidence. Maidstone East station is just a two-minute walk away. If you want your expertise to shape a school from day one, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs
• An understanding of how trauma and mental health difficulties affect child development, attachment and behaviour
• The ability to deliver therapy flexibly within a classroom or similar setting

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' occupational therapy needs and plan appropriate interventions
• Deliver therapy programmes that support participation, independence and access to learning
• Provide therapeutic support within classrooms, working alongside teaching staff
• Advise colleagues on strategies and adaptations to meet individual needs
• Work closely with families, carers and external professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to reporting and reviews
• Help build a collaborative therapeutic approach as a founding Occupational Therapist

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Bring experience as an Occupational Therapist working with children and young people
• Show a calm, consistent and relationship-focused approach
• Have a sound understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Be enthusiastic about helping to establish a new specialist provision