School-Based Occupational Therapist & TA (Mornings)

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered or working towards) to support pupils full-time at a Primary School in the mornings and to contribute as a Teaching Assistant in the afternoons. You’ll help pupils build confidence, independence, and access to learning, while staying close to the classroom environment for ongoing progress throughout the week.

This role blends specialist OT impact with hands-on classroom support in a nurturing school

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered or working towards).
• Experience with SEND or genuine interest in SEND.
• Calm, adaptable and good at building trust quickly.
• Willing to work both mornings as OT and afternoons as TA.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils’ needs and create practical strategies.
• Embed support into everyday learning with staff.
• Help pupils build independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils in class 1:1 and in small groups in the afternoons.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Adaptable

Trust building

Classroom support

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

HCPC registered or working towards

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered or working towards) to support pupils full-time at a Primary School in the mornings and to contribute as a Teaching Assistant in the afternoons. You’ll help pupils build confidence, independence, and access to learning, while staying close to the classroom environment for ongoing progress throughout the week.

This role blends specialist OT impact with hands-on classroom support in a nurturing school