Occupational Therapist / OT Graduate

Occupational Therapist / OT Graduate - SEND School

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to join a specialist SEND school in Newcastle. This blended role offers the opportunity to deliver therapeutic support during the mornings while working as a Teaching Assistant during the afternoons, ensuring continuity of support for pupils throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Duties

• Conduct observations and assessments of pupils' functional needs
• Recommend and implement therapeutic strategies
• Support sensory, motor and independence development
• Liaise with teaching staff to integrate interventions within classroom practice

Teaching Assistant Duties

• Provide classroom-based support across a range of age groups
• Deliver targeted interventions and small-group support
• Assist pupils with engagement, regulation and learning activities
• Promote positive outcomes through consistent support

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration or eligibility to register
• Understanding of additional learning needs and SEND practices
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

The School

The school supports pupils with a range of complex learning needs and is committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing and structured learning environment. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every pupil receives the support required to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

• Varied and rewarding role
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEND experience
• Strong leadership and supportive colleagues
• Direct involvement in pupil progress and outcomes

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Occupational Therapists and recent Occupational Therapy Graduates.

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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