SEND EYFS Teaching Assistant

Calm, consistent and ready to make a real difference?

We’re looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a high-needs mixed Nursery and Reception classroom at a Primary School in Lemington, Newcastle.

This isn’t a sit-back-and-observe kind of role. It’s hands-on, heart-led, and all about building trust with little ones who need that bit of extra support to feel safe, settled, and ready to learn.

The class supports children with high SEMH needs and behaviour that can be challenging  we’re after someone steady, patient, and confident, someone who understands that behind every big behaviour is a little person asking for help.

EYFS experience is a bonus, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your knowledge of SEND and your ability to create structure, warmth and clear boundaries in equal measure.

• Supporting children across Nursery and Reception in a high-needs environment
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and build positive routines
• Using consistent behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Celebrating the small wins, because in this setting, they matter

• Has experience supporting children with SEND, particularly SEMH
• Understands behaviour as communication
• Can stay calm when things feel anything but
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with young children
• Brings patience, empathy and a good sense of humour

If you’ve worked in a SEND school, alternative provision, PRU, specialist unit or high-needs mainstream classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

Thrive training would be a huge plus. Not trained yet? No problem. We offer FREE Thrive training to our educators because emotional wellbeing matters just as much as phonics and number bonds. It’s a brilliant string to your bow and schools genuinely value it.

This is a welcoming and community-focused primary school in the West End of Newcastle. The staff team are committed, supportive and realistic about the challenges their pupils face. There’s a strong emphasis on inclusion, pastoral care and creating a safe space where every child feels seen.

The leadership team are hands‑on and present. You won’t be left to figure things out alone. This is a school that understands the realities of high SEMH needs and invests in the right support around both pupils and staff.

If you’re looking for a role where you’re valued, backed up, and part of a team that genuinely cares, this could be a great fit.

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training
• Personalised support from a consultant who actually listens
• Roles in mainstream, SEND and specialist settings
• Simple, streamlined registration

You’re not “just” a TA. You’re the steady voice, the safe person, the glue that holds it together. And schools like this know how important that is.

Ready to step into a role where your calm makes a real impact? 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.

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