Therapy Graduate

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a newly qualified Occupational Therapist to support a welcoming primary school in Walker with SEND pupils. You will work alongside teachers, therapists and SEND professionals to provide personalised strategies that promote self-care, motor skills and confidence in learning.

The role focuses on using sensory approaches, building rapport with children and collaborating within a supportive team to ensure daily progress in a busy classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or due to graduate this year.
• Interest in working with children with SEND.
• Calm, patient and creative in helping children succeed.
• Capable of working in a team and communicating confidently.
• Experience with children through placements or volunteering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEND.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND professionals and therapists to provide personalised support.
• Help children develop fine motor skills, independence and confidence in class.
• Apply sensory strategies and therapeutic approaches to support learning and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and celebrate progress.

Skills

Team player

Patience

Creative problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Ready to put your Occupational Therapy skills into practice?

Just graduated in Occupational Therapy and looking for a role where you can make a real difference from day one?

We've got a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming primary school in Walker, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). If you're passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to thrive, this could be the perfect first step in your career.

No two days are the same. One moment you could be supporting a child with sensory regulation, the next you'll be celebrating a breakthrough that's taken weeks of patience and encouragement. Those are the moments that make this role so rewarding.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences and physical needs
• Working alongside teachers, SEND professionals and therapists to deliver personalised support
• Helping children develop fine motor skills, independence and confidence in the classroom
• Using sensory strategies and therapeutic approaches to support learning and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with pupils and celebrating every success, big or small

We're looking for someone who

• Holds a degree in Occupational Therapy or is due to graduate this year
• Has a genuine interest in working with children with SEND
• Is calm, patient and enjoys finding creative ways to help children succeed
• Works well as part of a team and communicates confidently
• Has experience with children or young people through placements, volunteering or previous work, although this isn't essential

Why you'll love this role

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive primary SEND setting
• Work alongside experienced education and therapy professionals
• Develop skills that are highly valued for future Occupational Therapy careers
• Make a lasting difference to children's confidence, independence and progress every day

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative education settings
• Streamlined registration and local opportunities
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends

Ready to start a career where every day counts?

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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