Specialist opportunities across education and healthcare

Centred on SEN, therapy and clinical settings, with clear, honest recruitment where fit and suitability matter.

Who we support

We work with professionals across education, therapy and healthcare who are looking for roles where their experience, preferences and working style are properly understood.

This includes:

  • Speech and language therapists

  • Occupational therapists

  • Therapy assistants

  • Allied health professionals

  • Clinical and healthcare support professionals

  • SEN teaching assistants and learning support staff

  • SEN professionals and specialist education staff

  • Professionals seeking long-term, permanent or specialist opportunities

We are particularly well placed to support people working across SEN, therapy and clinical settings, where the right fit, clear expectations and appropriate compliance all matter.

Roles we support with

Therapy provision

Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and related support, for both ongoing provision and longer-term cover.

Clinical support roles

Healthcare and clinical support opportunities across relevant provider settings

Therapy assistant roles

Support roles working alongside therapists, clinical teams or education settings.

Long-term opportunities

Roles where consistency, relationships and the right setting matter.

SEN support roles

Teaching assistant and learning support roles for pupils with additional needs.

Permanent roles

Specialist and hard-to-fill opportunities where fit and suitability are important.

What you can expect

A proper conversation first

We take time to understand your experience, preferences, availability and what you are looking for before discussing roles.

Clear information about each opportunity

We aim to give you a realistic picture of the setting, expectations, working pattern and any compliance requirements.

Roles matched with care

We do not put people forward for roles where there is not a genuine match between your experience, the requirement and the environment.

Honest communication

You can expect straightforward updates, realistic conversations and no pressure to consider roles that do not feel right.

Support through the process

From registration and compliance through to interviews, offers and placements, we keep the process clear and manageable.

Compliance, registration and suitability

Compliance is an important part of working in education and healthcare.

Depending on the role, we may need to complete checks relating to identity, right to work, qualifications, professional registration, employment history, references, DBS requirements and role-specific evidence.

For clinical and therapy roles, our processes align with NHS Employment Check Standards and relevant industry expectations.

We will explain what is needed clearly and handle your information carefully throughout the registration process.

You can read more about how we approach this on our Safeguarding and Data Handling page.

A more considered approach to recruitment

Maple Reach was created to offer a more thoughtful alternative to high-volume recruitment.

We are not here to push you into the first available role. We are here to understand what you are looking for, explain opportunities clearly and represent you properly.

That means we will be honest about whether a role looks suitable, transparent about what a client is looking for and respectful of your decisions throughout the process.

The right role should work for both sides; professionally, practically and personally.

Open to a conversation?

You do not need to be actively looking to get in touch.

If you are considering your next step, we can talk through your experience, what you are looking for and whether Maple Reach may be able to support you.