# Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Kent at Pulse Healthcare

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Kent at Pulse Healthcare in Kent. Full-time. Posted July 30, 2026.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Kent
- Job type: Full-time
- Experience: 8+ years
- Posted: 2026-07-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7821434003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/paediatric-occupational-therapist-kent-pulse-healthcare-5rp02n

## 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.

## Description

**Specialist Occupational Therapist – SEN Education SettingLocation:** 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.