SEN Therapist Opportunities – Specialist SEN Schools Across London

Full-Time & Part-Time Roles | Immediate & Ongoing Starts
Competitive Rates | HCPC Registered Professionals Only

Are you a qualified SEN therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a school environment?
Do you want to support children and young people with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech & language needs, sensory needs, or complex learning difficulties?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where your expertise directly transforms pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development?

If so, KPi Education is now recruiting skilled, HCPC-registered therapists to work in specialist SEN schools across London.

About KPi Education

At KPi Education we work in partnership with SEN schools across London, placing high-quality, specialist professionals who are committed to improving outcomes for children with additional needs.

We take a selective, relationship-first approach, ensuring every therapist we place is aligned with the needs and ethos of each school.
Our therapists join supportive environments where collaboration, professional growth, and child-centred practice are at the heart of everything.

Available SEN Therapist Roles

We are recruiting for a variety of therapy-based roles, including:

• Speech & Language Therapists (SaLT) – HCPC Registered
• Occupational Therapists (OTs) – HCPC Registered
• Art Therapists / Creative Arts Therapists
• Drama Therapists
• Music Therapists
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Counsellors (Schools & Youth Settings)
• Play Therapists
• Educational Wellbeing Practitioners
• SEMH Intervention Therapists

Positions available in EYFS, Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 specialist provisions.

The Role – SEN Therapist

Depending on your specialism, your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group therapeutic interventions
• Conducting assessments, progress reviews, and writing professional reports
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and multi-disciplinary therapists
• Contributing to personalised learning plans and therapy programmes
• Supporting whole-school wellbeing and intervention strategies
• Helping to create a nurturing, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment

Person Specification

To be considered, you must:

• Hold a degree in a relevant therapeutic field (e.g., Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Art/Drama/Music Therapy, Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, etc.)
• Be HCPC Registered (required for SaLT, OT, and practitioner psychologists)
• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school or clinical settings)
• Have strong communication, behaviour management, and relationship-building skills
• Be compassionate, patient, and committed to improving the lives of vulnerable learners
• Have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

NQT / early-career therapists welcome depending on school needs.

Why Work with KPi Education?

• Specialist roles tailored to your expertise
• Long-term placements (full academic year)
• Supportive SEN school environments with strong multi-disciplinary teams
• Professional development opportunities and experience for further training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Work that genuinely transforms young lives

Apply Today

If you are a qualified, HCPC-registered SEN therapist looking to make a real impact in specialist SEN schools across London, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join KPi Education and take the next step in your therapy career.