EYFS 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Gateshead is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS 1:1 Learning Support Assistant. You will provide consistent support to an EYFS pupil within a nurturing and specialist setting, focusing on communication, emotional needs, and encouraging independence. Ideal candidates will have experience with young children and possess a calm and patient demeanor. This temporary position may lead to permanent opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Genuine local consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in early years or SEND preferred.
• Transferable experience from care or youth work is valuable.
• Excellent observant skills and responsiveness to child's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and emotional regulation.
• Use play-based approaches and visual aids.
• Create a predictable and nurturing environment.

Skills

Supporting young children with SEND

Calm and patient demeanor

Team collaboration

Job description

A wonderful special educational school in Gateshead is looking for a caring and enthusiastic EYFS 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join their early years team. If you love helping young children feel safe, supported and ready to explore the world at their own pace, this role could be a perfect fit.

About the role

You’ll be working closely with one EYFS pupil who needs consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day. Early years in a specialist setting is all about connection, routine and celebrating small steps that add up to big progress.

Your day will involve:

• Supporting communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation
• Using visuals, routines and play-based approaches
• Encouraging early independence and confidence
• Working alongside teachers, SENCO and therapy staff
• Creating a warm, predictable environment where the pupil feels secure

Who we’re looking for

Someone who is:

• Calm, patient and naturally nurturing
• Confident supporting young children with SEND
• Observant, gentle and responsive to a child’s needs
• A positive team player who’s happy to get stuck in

Experience in early years or SEND is ideal, but transferable experience from care, nursery settings, youth work or similar roles is also valuable.

Why join Protocol Education?

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive training
• Genuine support from a friendly local consultant
• Opportunities across SEN, mainstream and alternative settings
• A simple, human and supportive registration experience

Ready to make a difference where it matters most?

If supporting young children in a nurturing, specialist environment sounds like your kind of day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s get things moving.

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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