Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Special Education Schools) Banding: Band 5, 6 or 7 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Salary Range: £36K - £52K Working Hours: Term model - six weeks on, two weeks off, with 15 weeks paid holiday We are seeking exceptionally skilled and motivated therapists for our client in Chelmsford and Woodham Ferrers to work across two special education schools, supporting children aged 5-14 years in their social, emotional, behavioural, and educational development. This role requires working in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring the well-being and progress of the pupils. Key Responsibilities: Plan, resource, and prepare effective and engaging therapy programmes for children Deliver whole-staff therapeutic training Adopt a capacity-building approach whereby the aim of intervention is to equip staff with the skills to effectively facilitate the development of pupils’ communication skills Develop/target goals that will reduce challenging behaviour by providing pupils with a more effective means of communicating Establish functional goals that promote meaningful participation and increased independence Develop, facilitate, and monitor the implementation of whole-class intervention programmes Complete termly therapy reports on children’s progress in individual and group therapy sessions Qualifications and Experience: HCPC registration Understanding of mental health in children, ACEs, trauma, and the impact of abuse and mental health difficulties on child development, attachment, and behaviour A Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field Experience in a clinical or educational setting, particularly with children, is advantageous Benefits: An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model Vitality's private healthcare package, including health, medical, and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership, and various rewards An Apple MacBook to use at school and at home A complimentary daily lunch, cooked by our excellent school chefs Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, with financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications 15 weeks paid annual leave Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. How to Apply If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position, or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you by applying using the link below. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.