An inclusive SEN setting in Durham is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children within its specialist provision. Working alongside experienced staff, you will help pupils develop confidence, independence and key life skills while accessing a tailored curriculum designed to meet their individual needs. Responsibilities: Supporting learning through structured and sensory-based activities Promoting positive interactions and communication skills Assisting with personal development and independence Providing emotional support where needed Supporting pupils throughout daily routines Ideal Candidate: Experience within education, childcare or SEN settings Calm, nurturing and adaptable approach Strong communication skills Commitment to inclusive education 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.