Want a role where you can see the difference you’re making?

This is your opportunity to step into a school-based role where your Occupational Therapy knowledge directly supports children who need it most.

We’re recruiting for SEND support roles across Tyne and Wear for OT students and graduates starting from May 2026.

What your role involves:

• Supporting children with a range of additional needs
• Helping pupils manage sensory input and emotional responses
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Supporting motor skills through practical activities
• Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment

Why this role stands out:

• You’ll never feel like “just another graduate”
• Your skills will be used and valued daily
• You’ll build real relationships with pupils
• You’ll gain experience that employers look for

What you’ll gain:

• A strong foundation for your career
• Experience across different needs and settings
• Confidence in real-world situations
• A genuinely rewarding role

Apply today

Take the next step in your Occupational Therapy journey.

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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