Therapist

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
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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!

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below – or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role. We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

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!