Senior Occupational Therapist (SEN)

Lead, shape and make a lasting impact

Ready to take the lead and influence how SEN support is delivered day to day?

We’re working with SEN provisions across Sunderland and South Shields looking for an experienced OT who can bring both expertise and direction.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading on EHCP implementation and reviewing provision across the setting
• Supporting staff to deliver consistent, high-quality interventions
• Working closely with leadership teams to improve SEN outcomes
• Providing guidance, training and mentoring to colleagues
• Ensuring therapy input is fully integrated into school life

Why this role stands out

• A strong culture of collaboration across teams and settings
• Opportunities to shape practice and introduce new ideas
• A shared commitment to improving outcomes for every child

Who is this role for

• An experienced OT with a strong SEN background
• Someone confident leading, influencing and developing others
• A practitioner who wants to step beyond delivery into strategy
• Someone who is passionate about raising standards and consistency

This is your chance to step into a role where your experience doesn’t just support, it shapes.

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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