SEND Teaching Assistant – EYFS (Thursdays & Fridays)
Location:South Tyneside
Contract: Part-Time (2 days/week – Thursday & Friday)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £89–£110 per day
Looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education?
We’re looking for a patient, proactive, and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in an EYFS setting. This part-time role (Thursdays and Fridays) is perfect for someone who brings warmth, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking school rooted in respect, empathy, and the belief that every child can succeed. With a strong focus on personalised learning, inclusive practice, and emotional wellbeing, the staff work as a close-knit team to create a safe, happy space where children feel understood and encouraged every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing:
* Providing 1:1 support in an EYFS classroom
* Helping your pupil access learning and build confidence
* Using visual aids, structured routines, and sensory strategies
* Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents
* Bringing calm, encouragement, and clear communication every day
What we’re looking for:
* Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in EYFS or primary
* Confidence using communication tools and sensory resources
* A team player who’s reliable, reflective, and ready to get stuck in
* Thrive training is a big bonus—if you’re not already trained, we’ll support you to do it for free!
Why work through Protocol Education?
* Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies!)
* Free Thrive and CPD training
* Personalised support from a local SEND specialist
* Straightforward registration and transparent processes
This role isn’t just another job, it’s a chance to be the difference in a young child’s day. Let’s help them build a brilliant start to school life.
Sound like your kind of role? Apply now or get in touch for a chat.
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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