Imagine being the reason a child finally feels confident enough to join in.

A welcoming primary school in Gateshead with around 320 pupils is looking for an Occupational Therapist to support children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and developmental delays.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Part-time until July, with potential to start full-time in September

Your days could include:
Supporting pupils with sensory regulation
✏️ Developing fine motor skills for handwriting and classroom tasks
Helping children build independence and confidence
Working alongside teachers, SEND staff, and families

This isn't a clinic-based role.

It's hands-on, rewarding, and gives you the chance to see your impact every single day.

Plus:
☀️ School holidays off
☀️ Weekends free
☀️ Evenings to yourself

Not many OT roles offer that work-life balance.

Protocol Education offers:
✨ Weekly PAYE pay
✨ Dedicated consultant support
✨ Access to specialist SEND settings
✨ Free CPD and training opportunities

Ready to make a difference where it matters most?

Apply now

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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