Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Occupational Therapy Assistant - SEN School
South Bristol
£92–£105 per day
Start Date: September
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in South Bristol to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team from September.
This rewarding role involves working closely with a qualified Occupational Therapist to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, sensory processing difficulties, and complex learning needs. You will assist with assessments, help deliver tailored interventions, and support pupils in developing key life skills, enabling them to fully access their education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Occupational Therapist with pupil assessments and intervention planning
- Delivering 1:1 and small group sessions tailored to individual needs
- Assisting with sensory integration, motor skills, and regulation activities
- Supporting pupils to engage in learning and daily school routines
- Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
Ideal Candidate:
- Background in psychology, childcare, care work, or a related field
- Experience or interest in supporting children with SEN
- Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
- Weekly pay
- Access to a wide range of roles across Bristol and the surrounding areas
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs while gaining valuable experience within a specialist school setting.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Our tips for applying
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⭐ Open your Personal Statement with direct reference to SEN and occupational therapy support experience, as the advert explicitly requires a background in psychology, childcare, or care work.
📊 Quantify your SEN experience where possible: e.g. 'Delivered 1:1 sensory regulation sessions to 8 pupils with autism across a 6-month placement'.
🎯 Highlight any experience with sensory integration or motor skills activities specifically, as these are named key responsibilities in the advert.
🏫 Mention any school or specialist educational setting experience prominently — the role is based in a specialist SEN school in South Bristol and school-context familiarity is a differentiator.
✅ Confirm your enhanced DBS status clearly on your CV and note completion of child protection or safeguarding training, as Teaching Personnel requires this under DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.
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- •Delivered 1:1 sensory integration sessions to 6 pupils with autism weekly, contributing to measurable improvements in self-regulation recorded across 3 half-term review cycles.
- •Assisted a qualified Occupational Therapist in assessing motor skills for 12 SEN pupils, producing tailored intervention notes used to inform individual education plans.
- •Supported small group regulation activities for pupils with sensory processing difficulties in a 60-place specialist school, reducing classroom disruption incidents by 25% over one term.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's partnership with a specialist SEN school in South Bristol to recruit an Occupational Therapy Assistant is a role I am keen to pursue. With hands-on experience delivering sensory regulation activities and 1:1 support for children with autism and complex learning needs, I am well placed to assist a qualified Occupational Therapist in assessment and intervention planning from day one.
My background in childcare and SEN support has equipped me with practical skills in motor skills development, sensory integration, and adapting communication to meet individual pupils' needs. I hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate and have completed child protection training in line with DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance, ensuring I can contribute safely and effectively within a school environment.
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Technical
- ›How would you support a pupil with sensory processing difficulties during a classroom transition?
- ›What strategies would you use to assist an Occupational Therapist in delivering a sensory integration activity?
- ›How do you adapt a 1:1 session plan when a pupil with autism is dysregulated on arrival?
- ›Describe your understanding of motor skills development activities appropriate for primary-age SEN pupils.
- ›What does 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' require of you as a school-based support worker?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a child or young person with additional needs — what approach did you take?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to collaborate closely with a qualified professional to deliver a planned intervention.
- ›Give an example of when you adapted your communication style to meet the needs of a vulnerable individual.
- ›Tell me about a time you remained calm and patient in a challenging situation with a child.
- ›Describe a time you contributed positively to a multidisciplinary team supporting a person with complex needs.
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Tell me about a time you supported a child or young person with additional needs — what approach did you take?
Describe a situation where you had to collaborate closely with a qualified professional to deliver a planned intervention.