Occupational Therapy Graduate - Start Your Career in Education (SEND Focus)

Finished your Occupational Therapy degree and not sure what’s next?

If you’re looking for a role that’s practical, meaningful, and builds real experience — this could be the perfect starting point.

We’re recruiting Occupational Therapy graduates to work in schools across Tyne and Wear, supporting pupils with additional needs.

A typical day might include:

• Supporting a child 1:1 throughout their school day
• Helping manage sensory needs and emotional responses
• Using movement and activity to support learning
• Encouraging communication and social interaction
• Working as part of a wider support team

You’ll be applying your knowledge constantly — just in a different setting.

Why schools want people like you:

• You understand how children develop and learn
• You bring practical, usable strategies
• You’re patient, observant, and adaptable
• You focus on helping children access the world around them

Why this role is a great next step:

• Build experience before moving into clinical roles
• Explore education as a career pathway
• Develop confidence in real-world settings
• Make a visible difference every day

Apply now

Take your first step into a career that’s as rewarding as it is impactful.

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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