Provide CIC

Occupational Therapy Assistant SEND

The closing date is 13 February 2026

Job summary

This post is for an occupational therapy assistant, working in our SEND paediatric occupational therapy service.

To assist the qualified Therapists in delivering an excellent OccupationalTherapy service for children and young people in community settings including school, college and in their homes.The post holder will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the assessment and treatment of children and young people within school, college or home setting .To support the Therapists to deliver treatment plans with children and young people who may have acute, chronic or multiple pathologies, with the aim to reduce the impact of disability on day to day function.To assist the Therapists in promoting a child or young person's independence within school, college or home setting.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision:Transforming Lives

Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE8898

Job locations

Provide HQ

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full detailed list of duties and requirements of the role advertised.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full detailed list of duties and requirements of the role advertised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GCSE level education or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health/social care setting

Work Related Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience in health/social care setting or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous experience at Therapy Assistant or equivalent level
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GCSE level education or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health/social care setting

Work Related Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience in health/social care setting or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous experience at Therapy Assistant or equivalent level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Provide HQ

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Provide HQ

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead for children and young people

Julie Rickards

julie.rickards1@nhs.net

07815547214

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE8898

Job locations

Provide HQ

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


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