SEND Occupational Therapy Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate SEND Occupational Therapy Support Assistant for a primary school in Gateshead. You will provide targeted 1:1 and group support to pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Join a dedicated SEND team, supporting sensory, emotional, and communication development while adapting resources. A calm, proactive approach will help pupils build confidence and independence daily.

Qualifications

• Holds an Occupational Therapy degree or related qualification.
• Has an interest in SEND and inclusive education.
• Builds positive relationships quickly.
• Calm, supportive and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support sensory, emotional, and communication development.
• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team.

Skills

SEND experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

SEND Occupational Therapy Support Assistant

A welcoming primary school in Gateshead is looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapy Support Assistant to join their dedicated support team.

The school believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while supporting their social, emotional, and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support sensory, emotional, and communication development.
• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Holds an Occupational Therapy degree or related qualification.
• Has an interest in SEND and inclusive education.
• Builds positive relationships quickly.
• Brings a calm, supportive, and proactive approach.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly supportive school community.
• Develop specialist SEND experience.
• Access ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Enjoy a role where every day makes a visible impact.

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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