Paediatric Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor in North Shields .United kingdom

Do you love helping children reach their potential? This Paediatric Occupational Therapy job in North Tyneside is a part-time Technical Instructor role with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists to support children and their families across North Tyneside.

Our Paediatric Occupational Therapy team is based at The Riverside Children’s Centre in North Shields. We support children aged 0 to 18 who have a range of physical difficulties — including cerebral palsy and developmental coordination disorder — and who find everyday activities harder than they should be. We are a friendly, well-established team that welcomes fresh ideas, and we put the wellbeing of our staff at the heart of everything we do.

Please note: we may close this advert early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

• Reference number: 319-7995389IO

About the role

As a Technical Instructor, you will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapists and our wider Allied Health Professional colleagues to deliver treatment goals tailored to each individual child, across a number of different settings.

Your day-to-day work will include helping children use the specialist equipment provided by their therapists, supporting their play experiences, and encouraging them to take part in everyday activities. You will also help carry out fine motor and daily living interventions that are planned with the therapy team.

We are a very supportive team and work closely with all the other therapists and professionals involved in each child’s care, so that families receive a consistent, high-quality service.

What you will be doing

• Support qualified Occupational Therapists to deliver joint, targeted treatment goals set individually for every child.
• Help children use the specialist equipment provided by their therapists.
• Encourage and support children’s play experiences and their participation in everyday activities.
• Carry out fine motor and daily living interventions planned with the therapy team.
• Work across a number of environments, supporting children where they learn and live.
• Work closely with Allied Health Professional colleagues and others involved in each child’s care.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person who has experience of, and a genuine passion for, working with children.

Qualifications – essential

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or above (or equivalent), or a willingness to complete this within 12 months of starting — or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Qualifications – desirable

• Food handling.
• Group skills.

Experience – essential

• Experience in a health or social care setting.
• A basic understanding of the philosophy of Occupational Therapy and its core skills.

Experience – desirable

• Previous experience of working in an Occupational Therapy setting.
• Experience of carrying out non-complex OT assessments and interventions.

Other requirements

A valid driving licence is an essential requirement of this role. You will need to be a car owner who can use the car for work purposes, or hold a Trust personal lease vehicle that can be used for the role. The Trust will, however, consider making reasonable adjustments to the role where necessary to enable a disabled person to carry it out.

About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We run three major locality hospitals — at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham — along with a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics stretching from Tynemouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. We are a leader in innovation and quality, and we opened the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.

We are one of the best-performing NHS organisations in England, and we focus on our staff’s experience just as much as our patients’. The North East offers some of the cleanest air in the country, affordable living, a lively social scene, excellent schools, and a wealth of history right on your doorstep. That is what we call the Northumbria Way. Please read the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.

Pay, contract, and hours

This is a permanent, part-time post on Agenda for Change Band 3, paying £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata. Flexible working is available, and we are happy to talk through what that could look like for you.

Important information for applicants

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed.

Applications are welcome from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Since 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants seeking entry clearance into the UK have had to provide a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, and adult dependants are subject to the same requirement. Up-to-date guidance is available on the UK Visas and Immigration pages at gov.uk.

How to apply

If this sounds like the right role for you, please submit your application before the closing date of 7 June 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive enough applications, so it is best to apply early. Please read the applicant guidance notes before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

Where is this job based?

The role is based at the Riverside Family Hub, Minton Lane, North Shields NE29 6DQ, with the team supporting children across North Tyneside.

How much does it pay?

The salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, on NHS Band 3.

Is this a full-time job?

No. This is a part-time, permanent post, and flexible working is available.

Do I need a driving licence?

Yes. You need a valid driving licence and use of a car for work, or a Trust lease vehicle. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants.

What qualifications do I need?

Education to GCSE level or equivalent, plus an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care — or a willingness to complete it within 12 months, or equivalent experience.

What is the closing date?

Applications close on 7 June 2026, but the advert may close early if enough applications are received.

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