SEND OT Graduate: Morning Therapy, Afternoon TA

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Supportive school team

Education-sector experience

Long-term impact

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to support pupils in a specialist SEND school in Newcastle. The role mixes morning OT with afternoon Teaching Assistant duties, offering diverse experience in education.

Responsibilities include assessing pupil needs, supporting sensory and motor development, and collaborating with teachers, with TA duties in small groups to promote independence and engagement.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy qualification or degree.
• HCPC registration or eligibility.
• Experience with SEND is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, flexible and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assessing pupil needs (OT).
• Support sensory and motor development (OT).
• Develop practical intervention strategies (OT).
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff (OT).
• Work 1:1 and in small groups (TA).
• Support learning and classroom engagement (TA).
• Promote independence and confidence (TA).
• Build positive relationships with pupils (TA).

Skills

OT qualification

HCPC registration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

None

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to support pupils in a specialist SEND school in Newcastle. The role mixes morning OT with afternoon Teaching Assistant duties, offering diverse experience in education.

Responsibilities include assessing pupil needs, supporting sensory and motor development, and collaborating with teachers, with TA duties in small groups to promote independence and engagement.