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Occupational Therapist / Teaching Assistant Role
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 95 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
We’re looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Graduate to support pupils at a Primary School for half a day each week, alongside a broader Teaching Assistant role across the rest of the week. It’s a brilliant blend of specialist impact and hands-on classroom support. You’ll 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.
What your week could look like
Half a day as an OT:
Assessing pupils’ needs and creating practical, usable strategies
Working closely with staff to embed support into everyday learning
Helping children build independence, confidence, and life skills
Rest of the week as a TA:
Supporting pupils in class, 1:1 and in small groups
Bringing your OT insight into real-time support
Being that calm, consistent presence pupils rely on
What we’re looking for
Qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered or working towards) or Occupational Therapy Degree
Someone who’s happy getting stuck into classroom life
Experience with SEND, or a genuine interest in it
Calm, adaptable, and good at building trust quickly
About the school
This Primary School sits within the NE4 area of Newcastle upon Tyne and serves a diverse and close-knit community. It’s a place where relationships really matter. Staff know their pupils well, and there’s a genuine focus on inclusion, care, and helping every child access learning in a way that works for them. The team value collaboration, consistency, and a calm, supportive environment where both pupils and staff can do their best work.
Why this role works
A rare split role that keeps your OT skills active while staying embedded in school life
Opportunity to see direct impact of your interventions throughout the week
A supportive school team who value consistency and care
Flexible structure across the week
If you like the idea of stepping between specialist OT work and day-to-day classroom support, this could be a really rewarding fit. Apply now.
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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