Imagine walking into work knowing your support could change the course of a child's education.

A friendly primary school in Gateshead, with around 360 pupils, is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their growing inclusion team from September.

Gateshead
Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm
Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent

You'll support children across EYFS and Key Stage 1 who need additional help with sensory regulation, motor development and classroom engagement.

Your week could involve:
Delivering sensory circuits before lessons
✏️ Supporting handwriting and fine motor interventions
Creating strategies to help pupils access learning
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and families

The school has recently refurbished its SEND provision, including dedicated sensory spaces and intervention rooms, giving you everything you need to make a real impact.

School holidays off. No evenings. No weekends. Just meaningful work with children who benefit from your expertise every single day.

Apply today and be part of something special.

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.

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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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