SEND Occupational Therapist (bank) | Provide CIC

Provide CIC; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Chelmsford is looking for an occupational therapist to join their paediatric SEND team on a bank basis. The role involves visiting schools across Essex, working with children with special educational needs, and providing training to nursery staff and parents. Candidates must have an occupational therapy degree, be HCPC/RCSLT registered, and have access to a car. Flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• HCPC/RCSLT registered.
• Experience working with children.
• Willingness to provide training to staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Visit schools across the Essex area.
• Engage with children and families.
• Contribute to Educational Health and Care Plans.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Ability to drive

Effective communication

Education

Occupational therapy degree

Job description

Our paediatric SEND team are looking for an occupational therapist to join the team on a bank basis.

This post requires the post-holder to visit schools across the Essex area, so it is essential that they can drive and have access to their own car.

The successful candidate will hold an appropriate occupational therapy degree and be HCPC/RCSLT registered. They will be supported to work independently, as well as part of a team. They will have experience of working with children with special educational needs. They will also provide training (in-person or virtually) to nursery and education staff and parents as required.

This post requires the therapist to engage with the child and family; liaise with nursery and education staff, and contribute to Educational Health and Care Plans. This post also requires the candidate to drive to various locations across Essex.

The Workforce Solutions leaflet is attached to this vacancy, this includes the benefits of working bank at Provide.

Please see the attached job description for further information. There are a variety of hours available.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Jul 2025