Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Graduate

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Occupational Therapist or OT Graduate to join a SEND school. The role combines specialist therapy with hands-on classroom experience, enabling you to see how your interventions improve pupils' development and daily functioning.

Morning OT support, afternoon teaching assistant support; assess needs, develop strategies, work with staff, promote independence, confidence and communication, within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate.
• HCPC registration (or in progress) is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or a passion for the sector.
• Patient, proactive and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' needs and identify barriers to learning.
• Develop practical strategies to support independence and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Support pupils in classroom and small groups with therapeutic knowledge.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Teamwork

Communication

Child development

Adaptive teaching support

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Graduate - SEND School

Newcastle upon Tyne | Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every single day?

We are recruiting a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to join a welcoming SEND school in Newcastle. This unique position combines specialist occupational therapy support with hands-on classroom experience, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work on pupils' development and progress.

Your Role

Mornings – Occupational Therapy Support

• Assess pupils' individual needs and identify barriers to learning
• Develop practical strategies that support independence and engagement
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Help pupils build confidence, communication skills and everyday life skills

Afternoons – Teaching Assistant Support

• Support pupils within the classroom, on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Use your therapeutic knowledge to support pupils throughout the school day
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent encouragement

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate
• HCPC registration, or working towards registration, is desirable
• Experience supporting children with SEND or a genuine passion for the sector
• A patient, proactive and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About the School

This Newcastle-based SEND school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for children with a range of additional needs. Staff are dedicated to helping every pupil achieve their potential through personalised support, strong relationships and a child-centred approach.

Why Apply?

• Combine specialist OT skills with classroom experience
• Make a lasting impact on pupils' educational journeys
• Join a collaborative and highly supportive team
• Gain valuable SEND experience in a rewarding environment

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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