Do you love those big EYFS moments? The first proud name-writing attempt, the brilliant story-time questions, the glitter-infused creations that somehow get everywhere? This lovely primary school in Gateshead is looking for a kind, hands-on EYFS Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping little learners grow in confidence each day. You’ll be joining a warm early years team that works together, shares ideas, and keeps the learning playful and purposeful. If you’re patient, creative, and great at staying upbeat even when the paint pots come out, you’ll fit right in. What you’ll be doing Supporting the class teacher with daily routines, small-group activities, and guided play Helping children develop early language, phonics, social skills, and independence Offering calm reassurance during wobbles and celebrating every tiny win Creating an inviting learning environment full of curiosity and fun Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families What we’re looking for Experience working with early years children, in school or nursery settings A warm, encouraging approach that helps little learners feel safe and supported Confidence supporting learning through play and early curriculum activities Someone who’s flexible, proactive, and enjoys getting stuck in What you’ll get with Protocol Education Weekly pay through PAYE, with no umbrella companies Free access to our online CPD Academy A consultant who actually picks up the phone and supports you properly Roles across EYFS, primary, SEND, and alternative settings A quick, supportive registration process If this sounds like the role for you, send your CV across and I will be in contact. 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.