Job Title: SEND Support – Ideal for Occupational Therapy Graduates
Location: Heaton, Newcastle
Salary: £83–£95 per day (PAYE, no umbrella)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Support that really makes a difference
If you’ve studied Occupational Therapy and want to use your skills to help young people thrive, we’ve got the perfect role for you.
A welcoming school in Heaton, Newcastle is looking for a compassionate, calm, and proactive individual to support pupils with SEND needs, particularly those with sensory processing differences, autism, and social communication challenges. You’ll be a key part of the team, helping children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. This primary school known for its nurturing ethos, experienced SEND team, and commitment to professional development. You’ll be welcomed into a staff team that genuinely values support staff and celebrates every small win.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting pupils with SEND on a 2:1 ratio or delivering 1:1 interventions
2. Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
3. Creating a safe, welcoming, and well-organised learning environment
4. Collaborating with teaching staff to plan and deliver high-impact interventions
5. Maintaining strong communication with families, schools, and external agencies
6. Being a supportive and collaborative team player
Requirements:
7. You have recently graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy or similar
8. A confident approach to behaviour management
9. An understanding of trauma-informed strategies and a commitment to building connections before setting corrections
10. A natural team player who can promote a supportive and inclusive environment for all
11. Demonstrated understanding and prioritisation of safeguarding principles
Why Work with Us?
12. We are a supportive network and you can approach us with any questions, concerns, or worries in a judgement-free environment
13. Joining our team will give you free instant access to our Educator CPD Academy, providing opportunities to take free accredited online courses to advance your career
14. We care about your well-being and will regularly check in to ensure you have everything you need to be happy in your workplace
Safeguarding:
This role involves working directly with children who may display challenging behaviour. An enhanced DBS check and references are required. 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEND or SEMH and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and make a real impact in the lives of young people!
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 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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