Occupational Therapist - SEN/SEMH School setting
Location: East London (E15)
Pay: £44,101 - £49,447 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable from: Stratford, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and surrounding East London boroughs.
Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a permanent, full-time position within a specialist education setting in East London.
This role involves delivering intensive therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs, including SEMH and neurodiverse profiles. You will work within a multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide assessments, co-produce sensory passports, and implement EHCP targets to help students achieve meaningful outcomes and develop independence.
Responsibilities
Liaise closely with the multi-disciplinary clinical team and managers to provide intensive treatment services.
Identify and deliver Occupational Therapy interventions as specified in student EHCPs.
Conduct observations across the setting to identify pupils who would benefit from therapy but do not yet have it formalised.
Co-produce care plans and sensory/communication passports.
Advise on classroom modifications and implement Positive Handling Plans in accordance with Safety Intervention.
Undertake highly specialised assessments to understand the complex sensory and functional needs of pupils.
Develop innovative strategies for difficulties involving motor skills, social skills, and occupational performance.
Provide clear written and verbal feedback to parents, carers, and external agencies while maintaining GDPR compliance.
Train and support school staff in utilising therapeutic strategies and sensory-based interventions.
Essential Candidate Requirements
Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC Licence to Practice.
Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years specialising in complex needs such as SEMH, ASD, or high-risk behaviours.
Experience working within multi-disciplinary and inter-agency frameworks.
Strong understanding of neurodiversity, attachment, and trauma-informed practice.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient IT skills and experience in clinical record keeping.
What Long Term Futures Offers
Competitive salary aligned with clinical banding.
Work within a specialist, therapeutic environment focused on staff wellbeing.
Opportunities for continued professional development and specialist training.
Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process
If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist specialising in SEN, please apply today with your CV. Our process is designed to be straightforward and supportive as we help you find your next permanent role.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references