Early Years Classroom Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Bristol is seeking a full-time Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to work with children in nursery and reception settings. The role involves supporting the communication and interaction of children with emerging SEND needs through sensory play and structured routines. Ideal candidates will have experience in early years education, warmth, and patience. This position offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional development while promoting children's welfare and safety.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEND needs.
• Ability to travel across specified locations.
• Knowledge of early development and sensory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and interaction among children.
• Assist children in settling into daily routines.
• Utilize sensory strategies and structured play.
• Collaborate closely with EYFS staff and SENCOs.

Skills

Warmth

Creativity

Patience

Experience in SEN or early years

Understanding sensory needs

Job description

⭐ Early Years SEN TA – Primary (Nursery & Reception)

South Bristol, BS3 and BS13

Full time

£89 to £95 per day

Perfect for someone who loves gentle routines, sensory play, and helping little learners feel safe and understood. You’ll support pupils with emerging SEND needs in warm, nurturing early years settings.

What the role involves:

• Supporting communication and interaction
• Helping children settle into daily routines
• Using sensory strategies and structured play
• Working closely with EYFS staff and SENCOs

You’ll shine if you:

• Bring warmth, creativity, and patience
• Have experience in SEN or early years
• Understand sensory needs and early development
• Can travel easily across BS3 and BS13

Apply now or call 0117 945 3960 for more details.

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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