Occupational Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Location: Maidstone, UK

Salary: £45,000 per year

Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Jamie Robinson

About the Role:

Are you an Occupational Therapist ready to help build something from the ground up? Transparency Education is partnered with a new specialist school in Maidstone, supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 to 3, aged 5 to 14. As a founding Occupational Therapist, you will help shape a provision where therapy and education work together throughout the day.

You will assess needs, embed programmes in classroom routines and advise teachers, helping pupils with SEMH needs grow in independence and confidence. Maidstone East station is just a two-minute walk away. If you want your expertise to shape a school from day one, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Current HCPC registration

Experience supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs

An understanding of how trauma and mental health difficulties affect child development, attachment and behaviour

The ability to deliver therapy flexibly within a classroom or similar setting

Key Responsibilities

Assess pupils' occupational therapy needs and plan appropriate interventions

Deliver therapy programmes that support participation, independence and access to learning

Provide therapeutic support within classrooms, working alongside teaching staff

Advise colleagues on strategies and adaptations to meet individual needs

Work closely with families, carers and external professionals

Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to reporting and reviews

Help build a collaborative therapeutic approach as a founding Occupational Therapist

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Bring experience as an Occupational Therapist working with children and young people

Show a calm, consistent and relationship-focused approach

Have a sound understanding of trauma-informed practice

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Remain calm and professional in challenging situations

Be enthusiastic about helping to establish a new specialist provision

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning

you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Transparency Education directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance