Early Years Teaching Assistant – South Shields Location: South Shields Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £89–£108 per day (PAYE) Love working with little learners who need a big-hearted approach? We’re looking for a brilliant Early Years Teaching Assistant to support a specialist SEND school in South Shields. The school caters for children aged 3–16 with a range of additional needs, and it’s a place where aspiration, commitment, manners, and enjoyment are more than just words—they’re lived every day. This is a full-time role working with nursery and reception-aged children, ideal for someone who’s calm, creative, and confident supporting children with a range of learning and sensory needs. What you’ll be doing: Supporting Early Years pupils with classroom routines, play-based learning, and communication Assisting with personal care, mobility, and sensory regulation Creating a warm, structured space that helps every child thrive Working closely with teachers and therapists to tailor your support What we’re looking for: Experience in Early Years or SEND (or both!) A nurturing approach and a positive, patient attitude Confidence using visual aids, sensory resources, or communication systems (PECS/Makaton a plus!) Someone who believes every child deserves joy and progress, no matter their starting point Why join through Protocol Education? Weekly pay via PAYE (no hidden fees or umbrella hassle) FREE access to Thrive and CPD training through our online Academy A dedicated consultant who gets your preferences and supports you every step Opportunities in local settings with real impact Apply now and help shape bright futures—starting with the littlest learners. 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.