EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; New Addington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Thrive training

Croydon consultant

Flexible roles

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking EYFS Learning Support Assistants to work with Nursery and Reception pupils in Croydon. You’ll provide 1:1 or small‑group support, help children develop early communication and social skills, and assist with routines and play‑based learning.

This role offers warm, inclusive settings, weekly PAYE pay, free CPD Academy access, Thrive training, a dedicated consultant for Croydon, and flexible full‑time or part‑time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS, nursery or early years settings.
• Nurturing, patient and naturally playful demeanor.
• Understanding that EYFS learning often happens away from a table.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 or small group support in EYFS settings.
• Help children develop early communication, social and emotional skills.
• Support routines, transitions and learning through play.

Skills

EYFS support

1:1 support

Small group support

Play-based learning

Job description

You’re the reassuring smile at the door. The calm presence on the carpet. The one who helps little learners feel safe, settled, and ready to explore.

Primary schools across Croydon are looking for EYFS Learning Support Assistants and 1:1 Support Staff to work with pupils in Nursery and Reception, supporting children at a crucial stage in their development.

These schools are warm, inclusive environments where early years support staff are truly valued.

What your role will look like:

• 1:1 or small group support in EYFS settings
• Helping children develop early communication, social, and emotional skills
• Supporting routines, transitions, and learning through play
• Offering gentle support with regulation, confidence, and independence
• Working closely with EYFS teachers, SENCOs, and wider support teams

This role could be perfect for you if you:

• Have experience in EYFS, nursery, or early years settings
• Are nurturing, patient, and naturally playful in your approach
• Understand that learning in EYFS doesn’t always happen at a table
• Have experience with additional needs (speech and language, ASD, sensory needs), or a strong desire to learn

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Optional FREE Thrive training, highly valued in EYFS settings
• A dedicated consultant who knows Croydon schools inside out
• Flexible roles, full-time, part-time, and long-term opportunities available

Not Thrive trained yet?
No problem at all. Our free Thrive training is a brilliant addition for EYFS support roles and helps you stand out when working 1:1 with young children.

If you’re looking for a role where cuddles, first words, and tiny breakthroughs make your day, this could be the one.

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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