Therapy Professional roles - Blackpool

Therapy Professionals – Mainstream Primary Schools

Across Blackpool & the Fylde Coast

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a number of inclusive and forward-thinking mainstream primary schools across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Due to increased investment in SEND provision and early intervention support, we are seeking qualified Therapy Professionals to work directly within school settings.

These roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s outcomes by embedding therapeutic support into daily school life.

We Are Recruiting:

• Speech & Language Therapists

• Occupational Therapists

• Play Therapists

• Child Counsellors

• Behaviour / SEMH Specialists

• Sensory Integration Practitioners

Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexibility depending on school needs and candidate preference.

The Role

As a Therapy Professional within a mainstream primary setting, you will:

• Deliver targeted and early intervention programmes

• Support pupils with communication, sensory, SEMH and developmental needs

• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, teachers and support staff

• Contribute to support plans and graduated response frameworks

• Provide practical strategies to staff and guidance for parents where appropriate

This is a school-based role, offering the opportunity to see consistent progress and build strong relationships within one setting or a small cluster of local schools.

✅ The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold relevant professional qualifications and registration (HCPC, BACP, RCOT, RCSLT or equivalent where applicable)

• Have experience supporting primary-aged children

• Be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Be proactive, adaptable and solution-focused

• Be passionate about inclusive education and early intervention

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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