Occupational Therapist
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Kensington and Chelsea, London |
| Area | South West London, UK |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Support Staff/ Supervisor |
| Salary | £25 - £35 per hour |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | TS/OT/Kens&Chelsea_1751695788 |
| Job Views | 9 |
- Description
Occupational Therapist
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London School: All-Girls Secondary School
Hourly Rate: £25 - £35 + per hour (DOE) Hours: 5 -7 hours per week/ During Term-time only (specific day/hours to be agreed upon)
Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the team at an all-girls secondary school in Kensington and Chelsea. This role will focus on supporting students aged 11 to 18 with a variety of needs, including mental health challenges, autism, eating disorders, anxiety, and disregulated behavior.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other support professionals to create tailored strategies that promote students' emotional, social, and educational development. You will be required to provide assessment, intervention, and ongoing support to ensure that students can access the curriculum and feel supported in their school.
Occupational Therapist Requirements:
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and College of Occupational Therapists (COT)
- Registered professional with Health and Care professions Council.
- School-based OT Experience with SEN including an advanced understanding of educational settings.
- Experience working with Mental Health, ADHD, Autism is preferred
- Enhanced DBS Check on the Online Update Service.
If you are local to this role and have the relevant qualifications, please reach out by applying with your most up to date CV. Tiv at Veritas Education is happy to have a call with you once your application has been submitted.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
