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Occupational therapist

About the role

📍 Earlsfield, London

💼 Full-time | Term-time only (40 weeks)

💰 £35-48K salary, depending on experience

📅 Start date: Autumn term 2026

⏳ Apply ASAP

 

Chelsea Hall School is a unique specialist school for primary-aged students with mild to moderate, and sometimes multiple, learning needs. A primary diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or global developmental delay are just some of the complex profiles you would be working with in a role with us.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic pediatric OT to join our dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. You will be passionate about supporting children with SEN and committed to providing them with the best support possible. You will be working in close partnership with our teachers, other therapists, teaching assistants and parents.

 

In return, we can offer:

 

  • Salary of £35,000-£48,000 (Depending on experience)

  • Company pension scheme

  • Professional development and additional training

  • The opportunity to work in a welcoming school environment with wonderful students

  • A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and student wellbeing

  • An ‘employee assistance programme’ membership entitling you to home life support, work life assistance, physical and emotional health support, and wellbeing support resources

  • Lunch provided daily in term time

 

 

Essential qualifications and experience:

 

  • CPC Registered Occupational Therapist

  • Experience in paediatric OT

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SpLD, and experience in this environment and and commitment to safeguarding children

  • Knowledge of relevant risk management, health & safety, and child protection practices


Nice to have, but not essential:
 

 

  • Experience in a school-based setting

  • Experience implementing behavioural support strategies

  • Experience structuring clear care plans, based on best practice

  • Experience to identify strengths and development and training needs, relating to your own caseload

 

Key responsibilities for this role:

  • Complete comprehensive assessments for each pupil on your caseload in order to determine their individual physical and sensory needs

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate 1:1 and group evidence based therapy

  • Plan and provide OT targets for integration into the curriculum as part of each student’s IEP

  • Manage (with support) a caseload of children with a range of physical and sensory needs relating to ASD, global developmental delay, and other conditions.

  • Ensure good preparation for and participation in team meetings, and all parents meeting, including curriculum evening, IEP meeting, and annual reviews of EHCP meetings

  • Develop effective working relationships and strong communication skills with school staff in order to liaise and problem solve as well as to train staff in relevant therapeutic strategies tailored to the needs of the children.

  • Deliver therapy and education programmes based on pupils’ individual needs, including the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of support programmes

  • Participate in appraisals and clinical and management supervision as and when required

  • Contribute to and support all aspects of school life, helping with safeguarding both on the school premises and during school outings and other activities

To apply, please email francesca.lucchi@chelseahallschool.com

SEN + SEMH teacher

About the role

📍 Earlsfield, London

💼 Full-time | Term-time only (40 weeks), 8am-4.30pm

💰 £37-51K salary, depending on experience

📅 Start date: Autumn term 2026

⏳ Apply ASAP

 

Chelsea Hall School is a unique specialist school for primary-aged students with mild to moderate, and sometimes multiple, learning needs. A primary diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or global developmental delay are just some of the complex profiles you would be working with in a role with us.

We are seeking to recruit an energetic primary school SEN teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be passionate about supporting children with SEN and committed to providing them with the best educational support possible. You will be working in close partnership with our teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and parents.

 

The ideal applicant will have experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will have a calm, patient approach with the ability to engage well with pupils. Experience of positive behaviour management and behaviour de-escalation is crucial to this position.

 

In return, we can offer:

 

  • Salary of £37,000-£51,000 (Depending on experience)

  • Company pension scheme

  • Professional development and additional training

  • The opportunity to work in a welcoming school environment with wonderful students

  • A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and student wellbeing

  • An ‘employee assistance programme’ membership entitling you to home life support, work life assistance, physical and emotional health support, and wellbeing support resources

  • Lunch provided daily in term time

 

 

Essential qualifications and experience:

 

  • QTS

  • Valid DBS

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SpLD, and experience in this environment

  • Commitment to safeguarding children

  • Knowledge of relevant risk management, health & safety, and child protection practices

 

Key responsibilities for this role:

 

  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons to a small class of up to 6 pupils, in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies.

  • Monitoring, recording and reporting on pupil progress.

  • Maintaining pupils’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and updating them on a half-termly basis.

  • Promoting the physical, educational and moral development of the students.

  • Contributing to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for each individual pupil that ensures progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.

  • Making effective use of the class TAs by ensuring that:

    • they are aware of their responsibilities

    • they are completing their work at an appropriate standard

    • they are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources and teaching aids

    • they organise the classroom, its resources and displays in a way that provides a stimulating and supportive learning situation for all pupils

  • Supporting TAs in updating and reviewing pupils’ profiles and behaviour plans.

  • Working with and managing challenging behaviour in a way that reduces its occurrence and enables pupils to develop effective and appropriate strategies.

  • Playing a full part as a member of the school’s multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues.

  • Maintaining regular communication with parents, colleagues and external agencies, both informally and in meeting times, to ensure the individual needs of each pupil are being met effectively.

  • Safeguarding all students and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

  • Participating in training and take responsibility for personal development.

  • Ensuring good preparation for and participation in team meetings, and all parents meeting, including curriculum evening, IEP meeting, and annual reviews of EHCP meetings.

  • IT support, including:

    • Supporting IT integration into the curriculum

    • Supporting IT admin for the school

To apply, please email francesca.lucchi@chelseahallschool.com

SEN teaching assistant

About the role

📍 Earlsfield, London

💼 Full-time | Term-time only (40 weeks), 8am-4.30pm

💰 £21-24K salary, depending on experience

📅 Start date: Flexible

⏳ Apply ASAP

 

Chelsea Hall School is a unique specialist school for primary-aged students with mild to moderate, and sometimes multiple, learning needs. A primary diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or global developmental delay are just some of the complex profiles you would be working with in a role with us.

 

 

We are seeking to recruit an energetic primary school SEN TA to join our dedicated team. You will be passionate about supporting children with SEN and committed to providing them with the best educational support possible.

 

You will be working in close partnership with our teachers, therapists, other teaching assistants and parents. The ideal applicant will have experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will have a calm, patient approach with the ability to engage well with pupils. Experience of positive behaviour management and behaviour de-escalation is crucial to this position.

 

 

 

In return, we can offer:

 

  • Salary of £21,000-£24,000 (Depending on experience)

  • Company pension scheme

  • Professional development and additional training

  • The opportunity to work in a welcoming school environment with wonderful students

  • A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and student wellbeing

  • An ‘employee assistance programme’ membership entitling you to home life support, work life assistance, physical and emotional health support, and wellbeing support resources

  • Lunch provided daily in term time

 

 

Essential qualifications and experience:

 

  • Valid DBS or willingness to complete

  • Commitment to safeguarding children

  • Positive and proactive attitude

  • Previous experience as a TA is essential, if you've worked in a SEN school, that is even better!

 

 

 

Key responsibilities for this role:

 

  • Assisting teaching staff to plan and prepare lessons and resources within the school curriculum

  • Making and preparing resources for teaching and therapy staff

  • Reinforcing targets throughout the school day

  • Supporting students both within the class and during unstructured times

  • Supporting the teaching and therapy staff to maintain detailed case notes of all children

  • Supporting to produce and maintain up-to-date pupils’ profile and behaviour plans

  • Follow school procedures in reporting incidents and safeguarding concerns

  • Acting as a resource and support for other staff members working with the children

  • Participating in supervision and support as required.

To apply, please email francesca.lucchi@chelseahallschool.com

Chef

About the role

📍 Earlsfield, London

💼 Full-time | Term-time only (40 weeks), 6am-2.30pm weekdays

💰 £25-32K salary, depending on experience

📅 Start date: ASAP

⏳ Apply ASAP

 

Chelsea Hall School is a unique specialist school for primary-aged students with mild to moderate, and sometimes multiple, learning needs. A primary diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or global developmental delay are just some of the complex profiles you would be working with in a role with us.

 

 

We are seeking to recruit a chef to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will be working in close partnership with our admin team, teachers, therapists and support staff to provide nutritious meals for our students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a calm, patient attitude and be willing to work flexibly to meet our students' needs.

 

 

In return, we can offer:

 

  • Salary of  £25,000.00-£32,000.00 (Depending on experience)

  • Company pension scheme

  • Professional development and additional training

  • The opportunity to work in a welcoming school environment with wonderful students

  • A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and student wellbeing

  • An ‘employee assistance programme’ membership entitling you to home life support, work life assistance, physical and emotional health support, and wellbeing support resources

 

 

Essential qualifications and experience:

 

  • Valid DBS or willingness to complete

  • A strong understanding of healthy eating and dietary needs, particularly for SEN children

  • Excellent food hygiene and food safety awareness

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • Commitment to safeguarding children

  • Positive and proactive attitude

  • Previous experience in kitchens is essential, and you ideally will have worked in schools or settings with children

 

 

 

Key responsibilities for this role:

 

  • Plan, prepare and cook a variety of healthy and appealing meals in accordance with age-appropriate dietary requirements and SEN considerations (dairy, nut, sugar, gluten and strawberry free).

  • Ensure all meals meet strict food hygiene and safety regulations.

  • Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including sweeping and mopping floors daily, wiping down surfaces and cleaning equipment.

  • Be responsible for kitchen laundry, ensuring all tea towels, cloths and uniforms are kept clean and hygienic.

  • Assist with clearing away lunch from the school hall, including sweeping and cleaning the floor and wiping down tables.

  • Help set up the lunch area.

  • Maintain the cleanliness of the staff room, including wiping down tables daily and ensuring the floor is kept clean.

  • Maintain and organise the pantry.

  • Order and liaise with food suppliers and manage stock control.

  • Collect and organise food orders.

  • Conduct a deep clean of the kitchen every half term, including degreasing floors, ovens and grills, and sanitizing all surfaces.

  • Plan and prepare food for staff parties, and ensure the kitchen is deep cleaned prior to the holiday that follows.

  • Plan, order and prepare food for parent events.

  • Support with serving meals to children when required.

  • Empty all bins and recycling from the kitchen and staff room as required.

  • Undertake any additional responsibilities requested by the Headteacher.

  • Follow all health and safety procedures and attend all appropriate CPD.

  • Contribute to maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

  • Maintain all records for a safe kitchen.

To apply, please email francesca.lucchi@chelseahallschool.com

Kitchen assistant

About the role​

📍 Earlsfield, London
💼 Full-time | Term-time only (40 weeks), 7am-3.30pm weekdays
💰 £21-25K salary, depending on experience
📅 Start date: ASAP
⏳ Apply ASAP

Chelsea Hall School is a unique specialist school for primary-aged students with mild to moderate, and sometimes multiple, learning needs. A primary diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or global developmental delay are just some of the complex profiles you would be working with in a role with us.

 

 

We are seeking to recruit a kitchen assistant to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will be supporting the school chef to provide nutritious meals for our students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a calm, patient attitude and be willing to work flexibly to meet our students' needs.
 

Essential person specifications:
 

  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn.

  • A good understanding of hygiene and safety practices in a food preparation environment.

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A caring and patient nature with a genuine interest in supporting children with SEN.

  • Physically fit for the demands of the role, including lifting and carrying.


 

Key responsibilities for the role:

  • Assist the Chef with preparing ingredients and equipment for daily meals.

  • Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment throughout the day, including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning equipment.

  • Be responsible for kitchen laundry, ensuring all tea towels, cloths, and uniforms are kept clean and hygienic.

  • Assist with clearing away lunch from the school hall, including sweeping and cleaning the floor and wiping down tables.

  • Help ensure all utensils and crockery are washed and stored hygienically after use.

  • Replenish stocks and equipment as needed in the staff room.

  • Follow all health and safety procedures.

  • Maintain the cleanliness of the staff room, including wiping down tables daily and ensuring the floor is kept clean.

  • Collect and organise food orders.

  • Ensure that there is sufficient filtered water for staff and children and replenish when necessary.

  • Conduct a deep clean of the kitchen every half term, including degreasing floors, ovens, and grills, and sanitizing all surfaces.

  • Empty all bins and recycling from the kitchen and staff room as required.

  • Undertake any additional responsibilities requested by the Headteacher.

  • May be required to help with serving meals to pupils.

  • Follow all health and safety procedures.

  • Contribute to maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

  • Follow all health and safety procedures and attend all appropriate CPD.

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