Occupational Therapy Skills Needed

Company: Protocol Education
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

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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Posted: October 1st, 2026