Experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant needed immediately

Early Years TA & 1:1 Support – Gateshead Full-time | Immediate start Looking for a role where the little things mean everything? We’ve got a lovely early years setting in Gateshead looking for a confident Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs. The team here are genuinely supportive, the kind who check in, help out, and celebrate the small wins together. This is a hands-on role where your care, patience, and experience will make a real difference from day one. What you’ll be doing day-to-day: Supporting a child on a 1:1 basis with complex needs Using play-based learning to engage and support development Helping with personal care and daily routines Supporting sensory activities and structured learning Encouraging communication and social interaction Working closely with teachers and SEND staff Creating a safe, calm, and nurturing space Why this role could be perfect for you: If you’ve worked in care, support work, or similar, you’ll already have the empathy and resilience this role needs. It’s all about patience, consistency, and building trust. Why join Protocol Education? Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella hassle Free CPD, including SEND and behaviour training A consultant who actually listens Local roles that suit you If this sounds like the role for you please apply today! 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.