Occupational Therapy Graduate - Send Support

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

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Occupational Therapy graduate to join a dedicated primary school in Denton as a SEND Learning Support Assistant. The role covers EYFS and KS1, with a focus on helping pupils access learning and develop key life skills.

You will work alongside teachers and external professionals to implement strategies, support sensory and fine motor activities, and promote independence. Experience with children is desirable, and DBS clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• OT graduate with knowledge of SEND and child development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND throughout the school day.
• Assist pupils with sensory and fine motor activities.
• Encourage independence and confidence in learning.
• Help implement strategies recommended by external professionals.
• Support communication, engagement and classroom participation.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.

Skills

OT knowledge

Child development understanding

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Looking to apply your Occupational Therapy knowledge in a school setting?

A supportive primary school in Denton is seeking an Occupational Therapy graduate to join their team as a SEND Learning Support Assistant, working across EYFS and KS1.

About the School

The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are supported academically, emotionally and socially. Staff work together to ensure pupils receive the personalised support they need to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children with SEND throughout the school day.
• Assisting pupils with sensory and fine motor activities.
• Encouraging independence and confidence in learning.
• Helping implement strategies recommended by external professionals.
• Supporting communication, engagement and classroom participation.
• Working closely with teachers and support staff.

Who We're Looking For

• An Occupational Therapy graduate.
• A strong understanding of child development and additional needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive and compassionate approach.
• Previous experience with children is desirable.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll play a key role in helping young children access learning experiences and develop essential life skills during their formative years.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Protocol Education connects talented graduates with meaningful opportunities to develop experience within education and SEND support.

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

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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Occupational Therapy Graduate - SEND Support Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England