Occupational Therapy Skills Needed

Overview

Protocol Education seeks a compassionate 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to support a Reception pupil in a primary school in Fawdon. You will help the child access learning, foster independence, and support sensory and social-emotional development, collaborating with teachers and support staff. The role suits OT graduates, therapists, or therapy assistants with knowledge of child development and SEND. You will contribute to a child-centred, safeguarding-minded school community and help the pupil thrive at school.

Pay / Benefits

• 12.07% statutory holiday pay included
• free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
• enhanced DBS check process
• opportunity for future permanent role the advert notes
• DBS Update Service requirement
• safeguarding commitments

Responsibilities

• Support a Reception pupil throughout the school day
• Help the child access learning and classroom activities
• Encourage independence and confidence in daily routines
• Support sensory, social and emotional development
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff

Key requirements

• Occupational Therapists, OT graduates or therapy assistants
• Knowledge of child development and SEND
• Ability to adapt support to individual needs
• Caring and patient with young children

• compassionate
• patient
• collaborative
• adaptive
• knowledge of child development
• SEND support

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