Occupational Therapy Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access specialist training and CPD

Free online safeguarding training

DBS update service

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Occupational Therapy Graduate Learning Support Assistant for a Gateshead primary school to support children with additional needs across the school. This role offers valuable experience alongside experienced SEND staff, applying knowledge of child development and therapeutic approaches in a real-world setting.

A recent OT graduate will contribute to targeted interventions and promote independence throughout the school day, while building relationships that

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and therapeutic approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with pupils with SEND and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and developmental needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support programmes.
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation and social skills.
• Promote independence throughout the school day.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Emotional regulation support

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Experience with children

Understanding of SEND/ADHD

Job description

Occupational Therapy Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Looking for a stepping stone into Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or Teaching?

A Gateshead primary school is seeking an Occupational Therapy Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support children with additional needs across the school.

This role offers invaluable experience working alongside experienced SEND staff while allowing you to apply your knowledge of child development and therapeutic approaches in a real-world setting.

Key Duties

• Support pupils with learning and developmental needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support programmes.
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation and social skills.
• Promote independence throughout the school day.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.

Ideal Experience

• Occupational Therapy degree.
• Experience with children or young people.
• Understanding of SEND, Autism, or ADHD.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in education.
• Work with experienced SEND professionals.
• Access specialist training and CPD.
• Develop skills relevant to future therapy-based careers.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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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