Level 3 EYFS Support Assistant | Nursery & Reception | Chapel House, Newcastle

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an EYFS Support Assistant to support young learners in their foundational years. You will create engaging activities, support children in routines, and assist with various needs. This role offers weekly pay, free training, and opportunities for long-term roles, all in a nurturing school environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE training and CPD

Long-term roles with permanent opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery or EYFS classroom is beneficial.
• Patient, caring, and proactive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Nursery and Reception.
• Deliver interventions in phonics and early maths.
• Create playful, engaging activities.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt activities for needs.

Skills

Supporting children aged 2–5

Creating engaging activities

Confident supporting children with SEND

Phonics knowledge

Ability to build social skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent

Job description

Do you hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and have a passion for helping little learners thrive? A primary school in Chapel House is looking for a dedicated EYFS Support Assistant to join their welcoming early years team.

This role is all about supporting children in their very first years of school & creating safe, stimulating environments where curiosity, independence, and confidence can grow.

The school has a strong reputation for inclusion and nurturing support & has an onsite car park and excellent travel links. The EYFS team is creative, collaborative, and committed to giving every child the best possible start to school life.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting children aged 2–5 in Nursery and Reception.
• Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions in phonics, speech & language, and early maths.
• Helping children settle into routines, regulate emotions, and build social skills.
• Creating playful, engaging activities that bring learning to life.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt activities for children with additional needs.

About you

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a nursery or EYFS classroom.
• Patient, caring, and proactive, with a real enthusiasm for early childhood development.
• Confident supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or EAL is a bonus.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella).
• FREE training and CPD, including phonics and Thrive awareness.
• Long-term roles with the option of permanent opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

If you’re ready to bring your EYFS expertise to a warm, supportive school community, apply today and start your journey with Cheviot Primary.

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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