PERMANENT SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Chigwell, Essex, UK |
| Area | Essex, England |
| Sector | AHP & HSS - Occupational Therapy |
| Salary | £52,042 – £59,741 (incl. paid school holidays) + unmatched benef |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Mental Health |
| Telephone | 01992 245330 |
| Job Ref | PERM Senior Occupational Therapi |
| Job Views | 6 |
- Description
Senior Occupational Therapist – Lead, Support, Transform
Location: Chigwell, Essex
Full-Time | Permanent
£52,042 – £59,741 (incl. paid school holidays) + unmatched benefitsAt Staff Partners, we are proud to recruit an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist for an outstanding setting that’s shaping brighter futures for children and young people with autism and complex needs.
The Opportunity:
School is a beautifully designed, independent specialist day school that supports boys and girls with a primary diagnosis of autism—or those clearly on the autism pathway. Located in Chigwell, this setting provides a rich, nurturing environment within which young people finally feel seen, heard, and supported.Your Role as a Senior OT:
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll work as part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, supporting pupils through therapeutic interventions shaped by detailed assessment and holistic formulation.You will:
- Deliver direct interventions for pupils with complex sensory and emotional regulation needs
- Lead on best practices and model effective OT strategies to staff
- Provide training, mentoring and workshops to both education and residential teams
- Support in shaping an environment that meets the sensory and functional needs of every young person
- Take part in MDT meetings and contribute to long-term outcomes
- Travel locally as needed to support outreach across the group
What We’re Looking For:
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
- Substantial experience supporting children and young people with complex needs, including ASD and SEMH
- Skilled in supervision, team leadership, and modelling therapeutic practice
- An advocate for inclusion and neurodiversity
- Organised, confident, and proactive in driving clinically informed care
- A driver with flexibility to travel occasionally between services
What You’ll Get in Return:
- Full school holidays off – and paid
- Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training
- Sector-leading clinical CPD programme
- Medical cover and access to high-street discounts
- Customisable benefits package (e.g. adjust life insurance)
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Beautiful working environments with purpose-built facilities
- £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
- Become part of a 220+ strong clinical team network nationwide
Ready to make your next move?
Call us: 01992 245330
Email: chelsea.eden@staffpartners.co.uk
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