Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Essex

Salary: Up to 52,000

Start: ASAP or January 2026

Are you an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your work truly changes lives? We are recruiting for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join a specialist therapeutic school setting in Essex, supporting pupils across

two sites - primary and secondary

.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is driven, compassionate, and excited about using therapeutic practice to help children and young people thrive in education.

About the Role

As the school's Occupational Therapist, you'll play a key part in shaping the therapeutic provision and supporting pupils aged 5-16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), neurodiverse profiles, or adverse childhood experiences.

Your work will be embedded into the school day, and you will collaborate closely with teachers, leadership and wider therapy staff to ensure pupils can access learning and build confidence, regulation and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Complete assessments and develop individualised therapy plans. Deliver both 1:1 and group occupational therapy interventions across primary and secondary age phases. Work alongside school staff to embed OT strategies into daily routines and the wider curriculum. Support pupils with emotional regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor development and functional skill-building. Contribute to EHCP processes, reporting and reviews.

What We're Looking For

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist. Experience working with children or young people (school, clinical, NHS, community or private practice experience welcome). A proactive and collaborative approach. Someone who is passionate about working with children who have experienced barriers in education.

What's on Offer

Salary of up to

52,000

depending on experience. Full-time permanent role across two supportive and well-established school sites. A therapeutic, child-centred environment where your expertise is valued. Opportunities for professional development and multi-disciplinary working. A flexible start date - either

immediately

or

January 2026

.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,406.65-51,583.42 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person