Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Graduate - SEND School
Newcastle upon Tyne | Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every single day?
We are recruiting a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to join a welcoming SEND school in Newcastle. This unique position combines specialist occupational therapy support with hands-on classroom experience, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work on pupils' development and progress.
Your Role
Mornings – Occupational Therapy Support
- Assess pupils' individual needs and identify barriers to learning
- Develop practical strategies that support independence and engagement
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
- Help pupils build confidence, communication skills and everyday life skills
Afternoons – Teaching Assistant Support
- Support pupils within the classroom, on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
- Use your therapeutic knowledge to support pupils throughout the school day
- Build positive relationships and provide consistent encouragement
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate
- HCPC registration, or working towards registration, is desirable
- Experience supporting children with SEND or a genuine passion for the sector
- A patient, proactive and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
About the School
This Newcastle-based SEND school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for children with a range of additional needs. Staff are dedicated to helping every pupil achieve their potential through personalised support, strong relationships and a child-centred approach.
Why Apply?
- Combine specialist OT skills with classroom experience
- Make a lasting impact on pupils' educational journeys
- Join a collaborative and highly supportive team
- Gain valuable SEND experience in a rewarding environment
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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Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Graduate in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Protocol Education
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