Occupational Therapy Skills Needed

Protocol Education; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a compassionate 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work with a Reception pupil in a primary school in the Fawdon area. You will help the child access learning, support daily routines, and foster independence while collaborating with teachers and staff.

Applicants may include Occupational Therapists, OT graduates or therapy assistants with knowledge of child development and SEND, who can adapt support to individual needs and show a caring, patient approach with

Qualifications

• Looking for Occupational Therapists, OT graduates or therapy assistants.
• Knowledge of child development and SEND.
• Ability to adapt support for individual needs.
• Caring and patient individuals who enjoy working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support a Reception pupil throughout the school day.
• Assist the child to access learning and classroom activities.
• Encourage independence and confidence in daily routines.
• Support sensory, social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Skills

1:1 SEND support

Child development knowledge

SEND awareness

Caring and patient

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist, OT graduate or therapy professional looking to apply your skills in a school setting? Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to support a Reception pupil within a primary school in the Fawdon area.

About the School

This supportive primary school is committed to providing tailored support to pupils with additional needs and values professionals who understand the importance of child-centred practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting a Reception pupil throughout the school day.
• Assisting the child to access learning and classroom activities.
• Encouraging independence and confidence within daily routines.
• Supporting sensory, social and emotional development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Who We're Looking For

• Occupational Therapists, OT graduates or therapy assistants.
• Individuals with knowledge of child development and SEND.
• Professionals who can adapt support to meet individual needs.
• Caring and patient individuals who enjoy working with young children.

Why This Role Matters

Your understanding of development, sensory needs and adaptive support could help a young child build the confidence and skills they need to thrive in school.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Join a team dedicated to connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities in education.

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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