Occupational Therapist

Some children need more than classroom support.

They need someone who understands sensory overload, emotional regulation, and why “just sit still” isn’t always that simple.

That’s where brilliant Occupational Therapists come in.

We’re looking for experienced OTs to work with schools supporting pupils with SEND, autism, SEMH, and additional needs.

• Develop independence
• Access learning comfortably
• Build confidence and routines
• Feel safer and more regulated in school

• Think creatively
• Communicate clearly with staff and families
• Understand trauma‑informed approaches
• Bring warmth alongside expertise

The impact of this role goes way beyond the classroom.

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible and long‑term opportunities
• Supportive consultant guidance
• Free CPD access
• Opportunities in specialist and mainstream settings

If you’re looking for meaningful work with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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.