Occupational Therapist

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

DBS check

Full assistance provided

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne is partnering with a specialist SEND school to recruit an Occupational Therapist (or graduate) to support pupils daily, combining therapeutic work with classroom integration.

You will work mornings and afternoons with staff to plan practical strategies, promote independence and social participation, and contribute to a caring school community. HCPC registration or progression is requested.

Qualifications

• Holds an Occupational Therapy degree.
• Demonstrates empathy and adaptability in a school setting.
• Collaborates with teaching staff to support pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Morning sessions: support pupils with sensory, physical and independence needs; plan and implement practical strategies.
• Afternoon sessions: provide classroom support and tailored interventions; help pupils access learning and social opportunities.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and school staff throughout the day.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Help Children Thrive as an Occupational Therapist in a SEND School

Newcastle upon Tyne | Full-Time Opportunity

Do you want to see the difference your support makes every day?

A specialist SEND school in Newcastle is seeking an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to join their team. This is more than just a therapy role. You'll work directly with pupils every day, supporting their development both therapeutically and within the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing

Morning Sessions

• Supporting pupils with sensory, physical and independence needs
• Planning and implementing practical strategies
• Working alongside school staff to create accessible learning experiences
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and self-help skills

Afternoon Sessions

• Providing classroom support as a Teaching Assistant
• Delivering tailored interventions and pupil support
• Helping pupils access learning and social opportunities
• Building strong, positive relationships throughout the school day

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds an Occupational Therapy degree
• Is HCPC registered or working towards registration
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND
• Brings patience, empathy and adaptability to their work
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive school community

Why Join This School?

• Make a meaningful impact every day
• Work in a specialist SEND setting
• See the long-term outcomes of your interventions
• Join an inclusive and welcoming team
• Develop your professional skills in education and therapy

If you're looking for a career where your expertise changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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