Occupational Therapy Graduate

Still in your third year of Occupational Therapy, or recently graduated and figuring out your next move?

If you’re keen to get stuck in, build real-world experience, and actually see the difference you’re making day to day… schools across Tyne and Wear are ready for you.

 What’s the role?

You’ll be working in schools supporting pupils with additional needs, bringing your OT knowledge into a completely different setting.

It’s hands-on, people-focused, and honestly, no two days are the same.

You could be:

• Supporting children with SEND to engage in learning
• Using your understanding of movement, coordination, and sensory needs in the classroom
• Helping pupils manage emotions, routines, and transitions
• Working alongside teachers to make lessons more accessible
• Being that consistent, calm presence pupils really rely on

Why schools are keen on OT grads

You’re not “just” support staff, you bring a skillset schools don’t always have in-house.

• You understand behaviour and what’s behind it
• You’ve got practical strategies, not just theory
• You naturally support independence and confidence
• You help classrooms feel calmer, more inclusive, and more effective
• You’re trained to notice the small things that make a big difference

Why it’s a smart move for you

Not sure which direction to go after uni? This gives you options.

• Try out working with children before committing to a specific OT pathway
• Build experience that stands out for NHS, private, or education roles
• Develop resilience, adaptability, and communication skills fast
• Get exposure to a wide range of needs and settings
• Earn while you learn what you actually enjoy

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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