Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Early Years can be magical. It can also be loud, busy, and unpredictable.

A fantastic primary school in Gateshead is looking for an Early Years TA to support children with high levels of need in their EYFS provision.

Working hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time.

• Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs
• Helping children manage emotions and transitions
• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Adapting learning with the class teacher
• Championing every small step forward

• Have SEND or SEMH experience
• Stay calm when behaviour escalates
• Understand regulation comes before learning
• Genuinely care about early intervention
• Want to be part of a team

• A nurturing, inclusive environment
• Strong communication
• A culture where TAs are respected

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and training
• Ongoing support from your consultant

Not Thrive trained yet? We’ll get you booked on for free. It’s a game changer in high-need settings.

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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