Occupational Therapist - SEN School

Occupational Therapist - Specialist Education Setting

Salary: £45000

Location: Newcastle

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a well-established specialist education and care provider in the North East, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team supporting young adults with learning and physical disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organisation that is committed to delivering person-centred support and empowering individuals to achieve greater independence, wellbeing and life outcomes.

Working closely with education staff, families and external healthcare professionals, you will help deliver a holistic approach to supporting students with diverse needs.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high-quality assessments and interventions that support students in achieving their educational, personal and independent living goals.

You will play a key role in embedding therapeutic strategies into everyday learning environments and contributing to a collaborative, student-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, student-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Support young adults with a range of physical, sensory and learning needs.
• Promote participation and engagement in education, daily living and wider life activities.
• Develop individualised therapy programmes tailored to each student's needs.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and ongoing support planning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support teams, families and external professionals.
• Embed therapeutic approaches into day-to-day educational settings.
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to colleagues where appropriate.

About You

We're looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping young adults achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.

You will have:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and/or behaviours that challenge.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
• A creative, person-centred and proactive approach to therapy.
• A genuine passion for supporting young adults to reach their full potential.

To apply, contact Jamie Carroll on (phone number removed) or email

@INDKAR