1:1 Early Years Support Assistant – Gateshead Long-term opportunity You know those moments when a child finally smiles, joins in, or feels safe? That’s what this role is all about. We’re supporting a brilliant Gateshead school with a strong SEND provision, and they’re looking for someone experienced and confident to step into a 1:1 role in early years. Your day will include: Providing consistent 1:1 support Helping children follow routines and structure Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour Delivering sensory and play-based activities Assisting with feeding and personal care Working as part of a tight-knit, supportive team Who this suits: Experienced TAs or support workers Anyone from a care background looking to move into education Someone calm, patient, and genuinely caring Why Protocol Education: Friendly, local support Free training to build your SEND knowledge Weekly pay, simple and stress-free If this sounds like the role for you please apply today! 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.