Are you a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a warm and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community in Gateshead.
This is a truly rewarding role where you will support young children within the EYFS, including those with complex and severe autism. You will play a vital part in helping a child feel safe, understood, and inspired to engage with the world around them.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has some experience within EYFS settings
* Is naturally nurturing, calm, and positive
* Has a passion for supporting children with additional needs
* Comes from a care or support background (highly desirable, but not essential)
No formal qualifications are required—your compassion, patience, and willingness to learn are what matter most.
In return, you’ll join a friendly and supportive team where your contribution is truly valued. Every day brings small but powerful moments where you can help a child shine.
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.
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