Occupational Therapist - SEMH & Specialist Education
Barnet, North London | 3 days per week | £220–£280 per day PAYE
What happens when Occupational Therapy becomes part of everyday school life rather than something that happens separately from it?
Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEMH setting in Barnet for three days per week. School are open to 5 days if preferred.
This is an opportunity to work directly within an education environment, supporting young people whose emotional regulation, sensory needs, functional skills or wider development can affect how they access learning.
You will have the opportunity to influence not just individual pupils, but also the strategies used by the adults around them.
Your role
Responsibilities may include:
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Completing Occupational Therapy assessments
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Identifying sensory, functional and regulation needs
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Developing practical intervention programmes
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Supporting pupils with independence and participation
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Advising teaching and support staff
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Modelling strategies that can be embedded throughout the school day
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Contributing to individual support plans
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Working closely with the wider therapy and education team
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Monitoring progress and adapting interventions
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Supporting a joined-up therapeutic approach across the setting
Who are we looking for?
Essential:
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Qualified Occupational Therapist
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HCPC registration
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Relevant paediatric, SEND, SEMH or mental health experience
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Strong clinical reasoning
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Confidence working autonomously
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Ability to translate clinical recommendations into practical strategies
Experience working within education would be particularly valuable.
Why consider this role?
Three days per week offers the opportunity to take on meaningful school-based clinical work while retaining flexibility elsewhere in your week.
More importantly, you will be part of an environment where therapy can influence what happens every day, rather than being limited to individual sessions.
£220–£280 per day PAYE, depending on experience.
Parker Smith Inclusion specialises in SEND and specialist education recruitment. We provide transparent information, PAYE placements and ongoing support throughout your assignment.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Relevant professional registration, safeguarding checks, references and an enhanced DBS will be required.
Please contact Zack on 02030114848 or email zack@psinclusion.co.uk