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Occupational Therapist – Exciting Opportunity in London
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: London
Pay Rate: £160-280 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: April or September 2025
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Permanent/Long Term Cover/Daily Supply

About Us and The School
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? At Create Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency based in London, working with schools that prioritise the well-being and development of their students.

We are partnering with schools that are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students, with a strong focus on their personal, social, and academic growth. The school fosters a holistic approach to education, ensuring that each student’s needs are met, including their sensory, physical, and developmental needs.


The Job
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the team and provide vital support to students in schools. In this role, you will:

• Assess students’ physical, sensory, and cognitive needs, and develop tailored intervention plans to support their development.
• Provide therapy to students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including physical disabilities, sensory processing difficulties, and developmental delays.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to integrate occupational therapy strategies into the students’ daily activities and lessons.
• Deliver individual or small group therapy sessions aimed at improving students’ fine motor skills, coordination, sensory regulation, and independence in daily tasks.
• Support the development of sensory rooms, resources, and activities to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Provide guidance and training to school staff on how to support students’ physical and sensory needs within the classroom environment.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students, adapting therapy plans as required, and provide regular reports to parents and relevant professionals.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies, such as health services, to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.

Could This Be Right For You? Are You…

• Qualified: Hold a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification (e.g., degree in Occupational Therapy) and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experienced: Have experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, or a desire to develop your career in this area.
• Skilled: Demonstrate a strong understanding of child development, sensory processing, and the therapeutic interventions required to support students with SEN.
• Personable: You are empathetic, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in students' lives. You are able to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Desirable Skills:
• Experience working in an educational or multi-disciplinary setting, supporting children with a wide range of SEN.
• Knowledge of various sensory integration techniques and interventions.
• Ability to create and adapt resources to support students' sensory and physical needs.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of working collaboratively with school staff and external agencies.

What We Offer to Create Education Staff

At Create Education, we truly value the hard work and commitment of our staff. We offer:
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and career progression.
• Dedicated and trained Recruitment Consultants to guide you through the process.
• Extended opening hours so you can reach us when needed.
• Opportunities to work in schools across London.
• Invitations to exclusive Create Education events.
• Work with an APSCo accredited agency.

What You Need To Do Next?

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

You will need to have the following:
• Engage in our registration and compliance process.
• HCPC registration and relevant qualifications.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one.
• Satisfactory references covering at least the last 24 months.
• Full work history going back to compulsory education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to make a real difference in the lives of students and work in a school that is committed to supporting all students' physical, emotional, and developmental needs. We can’t wait to hear from you!














We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.