Occupational Therapist- SEND Schools

Protocol Education Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Ongoing CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant support

Referral rewards

Referral rewards

Job summary

An educational service provider in Nottingham seeks an Occupational Therapist for a full-time/part-time role. Responsibilities include assessing sensory and functional needs, delivering therapy sessions, and collaborating with staff to support students with special educational needs. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and experience in a school setting. This position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and strong support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in a school or paediatric setting with SEN is essential.
• Knowledge of sensory integration and functional skill development is preferred.
• A nurturing, adaptable, and creative approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils’ sensory, motor, and functional needs.
• Deliver individualised therapy sessions and group interventions.
• Create sensory diets and therapy plans that support learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Contribute to EHCP targets and progress reports.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Nurturing and adaptable approach

Strong teamwork skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of sensory integration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist – SEN School

Location: Nottingham
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)
Pay: Dependent on experience (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an Occupational Therapist who believes every child deserves the tools to thrive, communicate, and feel independent?

We’re working with a welcoming and well‑resourced SEN school in Nottingham looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in specialist education and is passionate about supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, physical disabilities, and complex learning needs to access both learning and everyday activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assessing pupils’ sensory, motor, and functional needs within the school environment
• Delivering engaging, individualised therapy sessions and group interventions
• Creating sensory diets, therapy plans, and classroom strategies that support access to learning
• Collaborating with teachers, support staff, speech and language therapists, and families
• Contributing to EHCP targets, reviews, and progress reports

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or paediatric setting)
• Knowledge of sensory integration and functional skill development
• A nurturing, adaptable, and creative approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
• Ongoing CPD and access to free online training
• Dedicated consultant support who understands SEN settings
• Opportunities across Nottingham and surrounding areas
• Referral rewards when you recommend your brilliant colleagues

At Protocol Education, we’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

Apply today or contact me on [e-mail] for a friendly chat about the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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