Occupational Therapy Student / Graduate

You didn’t study Occupational Therapy to sit behind a desk.

You want to make a difference — to see progress, build relationships, and support people in real, meaningful ways.

That’s exactly what this role offers.

We’re working with schools across Tyne and Wear who are looking for Occupational Therapy students (final year) and graduates to join their teams in SEND support roles.

What your role could involve:

• Supporting children with additional needs in the classroom
• Helping pupils manage sensory overload and emotional regulation
• Encouraging independence through structured support
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Adapting activities to suit individual learning needs

This is hands-on, people-focused work where your knowledge comes to life.

Why this works so well for OT graduates:

• You already understand sensory needs and regulation
• You’re trained to look beyond behaviour
• You bring structure, calm, and practical strategies
• You focus on long-term outcomes, not quick fixes

What you’ll gain:

• Real-world experience working with SEND
• Confidence in applying your OT knowledge
• Insight into education and multidisciplinary working
• A strong CV for future OT roles or postgraduate study

Apply today

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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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