Early Years Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Academy access

Local consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a resilient Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children with high needs in a nurturing EYFS setting at a primary school in Newcastle. You will help children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn, working with the class teacher and SEND team to adapt routines.

The role requires warmth, patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure, with a genuine love for helping young children thrive and a reliable presence in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with high needs, SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and build trust with children.
• Understanding of Early Years practice and child development.
• Warmth and genuine love for helping young children thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in Early Years with complex needs, 1:1 and in small groups.
• Helping children feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.
• Using consistency, kindness, and clear boundaries to support behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to adapt learning and routines.
• Celebrating small wins and progress.

Skills

High needs support

Resilience

EYFS knowledge

Empathy

Job description

Some little learners need a bit more time, patience, and understanding. That’s where you come in.

A welcoming primary school in Kenton, Newcastle, is looking for a resilient, caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children with high levels of need in a nurturing EYFS setting. This is a role for someone who stays calm under pressure, builds trust quickly, and knows that progress doesn’t always look the same for every child.

What your days will look like

• Supporting children in Early Years with complex needs, both 1:1 and in small groups


• Helping children feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn


• Using consistency, kindness, and clear boundaries to support behaviour and emotional wellbeing


• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team to adapt learning and routines


• Celebrating the small wins, because they matter more than you think

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting children with high needs, SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviour


• Is resilient, patient, and able to keep a steady head on tricky days


• Understands Early Years practice and child development


• Brings warmth, empathy, and a genuine love for helping young children thrive


• Can be a reliable, positive presence in the classroom, even when things feel tough

Why this role works

• Supportive school environment that values its TAs


• Clear routines and team collaboration


• A chance to make a real difference at a crucial early stage of learning

Working with Protocol Education means

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff


• Free access to our online CPD Academy


• Ongoing support from a friendly, local consultant who’s got your back

If you’re someone who can meet children where they are, stay strong when the days are challenging, and bring calm to the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

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.