Occupational Therapist / Teaching Assistant Role

The Occupational Therapist / Teaching Assistant Role position centres on it’s a brilliant blend of specialist impact and hands-on classroom support. It would suit someone who can bring patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners to the role.

Known job details

• Contract: Full-time
• We’re looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to support pupils full-time at a Primary School in the mornings, alongside a broader Teaching.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Additional detail: Holiday allowance.

Likely focus of the role

• It’s a brilliant blend of specialist impact and hands-on classroom support.
• Be helping pupils build confidence, independence, and access to learning, then staying close to the classroom environment the rest of the week to see that progress in action.
• Working closely with staff to embed support into everyday learning.

Requirements mentioned

• Qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered or working towards) or Occupational Therapy Degree.
• Experience with SEND, or a genuine interest in it.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.