Occupational Therapy Graduate | Ferryhill

Occupational Therapy Graduate | SEND Teaching Assistant | Ferryhill

Location: Ferryhill
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £92.63-£108 per day, dependent on experience

Ready to turn your Occupational Therapy degree into real-world experience?

Have you recently graduated in Occupational Therapy and want to build valuable experience working with children?

Protocol Education are working with a welcoming school in Ferryhill who are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Graduate to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in an education setting while using the knowledge and skills developed during their Occupational Therapy degree.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing needs and physical needs
• Helping children develop fine motor skills, coordination and independence
• Supporting pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Using practical and creative activities to encourage engagement and confidence
• Working closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them achieve their individual goals
• Providing consistent, patient and encouraging support throughout the school day

We're looking for someone who

• Has a degree in Occupational Therapy or is due to graduate
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Is patient, calm and empathetic
• Understands the importance of sensory needs and individualised support
• Can communicate confidently and work well as part of a team
• Has experience working with children through placements, volunteering or employment (desirable, but not essential)

Why this role?

• Gain valuable experience within a SEND school environment
• Put your Occupational Therapy knowledge into practice
• Work alongside experienced education and SEND professionals
• Develop practical skills that will support your future career
• Make a genuine difference to children's confidence, independence and development

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support
• Local opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
• Opportunities to gain experience across different educational environments
• Referral scheme – earn rewards for recommending friends

Ready to take the next step after your Occupational Therapy degree?

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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