Occupational Therapists - Kent SEN schools
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £180.0 to £250.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £180 to £256 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1TF |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4792186_1777377543 |
Summary
Occupational Therapists (band 5/7) - Kent SEN Schools
Hays Education - PSL Contracts
Hays Education is working in partnership with a network of Kent Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools to recruit qualified Occupational Therapists for roles on exclusive Preferred Supplier List (PSL) contracts.These positions offer the opportunity to work within specialist education settings supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional and complex needs.
The role: As an Occupational Therapist within an SEN school, you will:
- Assess pupils' functional, sensory, and motor needs
- Deliver individual and group‑based OT interventions
- Support pupils with sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills
- Contribute to EHCP outcomes and multidisciplinary planning
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, therapists and families
- Provide practical strategies to support access to learning and daily activities
Roles are available on a short‑term, long‑term, or ongoing basis, depending on school need and your availability.What Hays Education offers
- Access to PSL‑only SEN school roles across Kent
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
- Consistent placements in trusted SEN settings
- Flexible work options
- Dedicated consultant with SEN and therapy sector expertise
- Ongoing CPD and safeguarding support
Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (education or clinical settings)
- Strong communication and collaborative working skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Hays Education?As a leading education recruitment partner, Hays works closely with SEN schools across Kent, providing occupational therapists with high‑quality placements, clear communication, and reliable support through established PSL agreements.Apply now or contact the Hays Education London & Home Counties SEN team to discuss current opportunities.
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