# Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Kent at Pulse

> Remote · region unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7821434003 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Pulse](https://alderhq.app/companies/pulse)
- Location text: Kent; Turnford Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · region unclear (evidence: "Location: Kent; Turnford Office")
- Posted: 2026-07-30 (101 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7821434003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

### Specialist Occupational Therapist – SEN Education Setting

Location: Kent

Contract: Ongoing Locum Assignment

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Available

Start Date: September 2026

Our client is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join their therapy team on an ongoing locum basis from September.

The service is a specialist day and residential academy for children and young people aged 8-19 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language needs, and additional complex needs. Set within an extensive campus in Kent, the school offers a highly supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on helping pupils achieve their full potential and develop essential life skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapists looking to make a meaningful impact within a specialist educational setting, working alongside teachers, speech and language therapists, support staff, and healthcare professionals to provide integrated, pupil-centred care.

### Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions for pupils with a range of additional needs.
- Support pupils to develop functional skills, independence, sensory regulation, and access to learning.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to embed therapeutic strategies across the school environment.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes and annual reviews.
- Deliver both direct and indirect interventions tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Provide advice, guidance, and training to school staff and families where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure best practice standards are met.
### Requirements

- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Previous experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or learning disabilities.
- Understanding of sensory integration principles and occupation-focused practice.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
- Experience within educational or specialist SEN settings is desirable but not essential.
### Why Join Our Client?

- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Ongoing locum contract with September start.
- Work within a well-established multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunity to support children and young people with complex needs in a rewarding educational environment.
- Beautiful specialist campus with extensive outdoor learning facilities and resources.
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture focused on achieving positive outcomes for pupils.

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