EYFS Teaching Assistant – Specialist Early Years Provision (Full Time)

Location: Sunderland
Contract: Full time, long term
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

If you love helping little ones learn through play, routine and gentle encouragement, this role will suit you perfectly. We’re supporting a specialist Early Years setting for children with complex developmental and communication needs, and they’re looking for an EYFS TA who brings warmth, patience and creativity every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children aged 2–5 with sensory exploration, early communication and play-based learning

• Using visuals, signs and simple routines to help children feel safe and understood

• Creating positive, low-pressure learning moments

• Working closely with teachers and therapists to encourage early development

• Helping with personal care, mealtime routines and sensory regulation

You’ll be brilliant for this role if:

• You have experience in EYFS, nursery or early learning

• You enjoy sensory play, songs, movement and child-led exploring

• You’re patient, gentle and confident supporting non-verbal children

• You’re happy to learn communication strategies such as PECs and Makaton

What you get from Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Free Early Years and SEND CPD

• Supportive consultant who knows the setting

• A long-term role where children’s progress is celebrated daily

If making Early Years magical is your thing, we’d love to hear from you.