Therapist

Engage Partners Limited; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 7,164,000 - 32,236,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

CPD training opportunities

Dedicated Engage consultant

Job summary

Engage Education Ltd is seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to work across the Hertfordshire area, delivering flexible, long-term capacity (5–15 hours per week) to support children and young people with SEN. The role focuses on enabling independence and participation in education and everyday activities.

You will assess, plan and implement therapy interventions, collaborating with schools, families and other professionals to support pupils’ needs.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Experience with children and young people, including SEN needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and flexible approach to therapy delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and adolescents.
• Develop and implement therapy programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Advise school staff and collaborate with education and therapy teams.
• Support pupils’ functional and educational engagement in activities.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with children

Experience with SEN

Excellent communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Proactive and flexible

Education

HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist (HCPC Registered) to work across the Hertfordshire area

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential for ongoing work. Hours: 5–15 hours per week, offering flexibility around your existing commitments.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs. The successful candidate will support children and adolescents with a range of needs, helping them to develop independence and maximise their ability to access and engage in education and everyday activities.

The role will involve working collaboratively with schools, families and wider multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention. Responsibilities may include assessment, individual and group interventions, developing therapy programmes, advising school staff and working collaboratively with other professionals to support pupils’ functional and educational needs.

The successful candidate will need to be confident working independently while also being able to build strong relationships with education staff and other members of the wider therapy and multidisciplinary team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible position that can fit around other professional commitments.

The successful candidate will have:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with children and/or young people
• Experience of working with children with SEN and/or additional needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
• A proactive and flexible approach
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred therapy

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!