Early Years Learning Support Assistant

Calm, patient and brilliant with little ones?

We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant who truly understands Early Years. Someone who knows that in Reception and Nursery, behaviour is communication.

We’re working with a welcoming mainstream primary school looking for a specialist LSA to support pupils in Nursery and Reception, with a focus on behaviour management and SEMH.

If you’ve got that steady presence, the one children gravitate towards when they’re overwhelmed, this could be your next role.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting children in Nursery and Reception

• Working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who need extra emotional support

• Using positive behaviour strategies to encourage regulation

• Helping children develop social skills, routines and confidence

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO

In Early Years, progress can look like sharing for the first time. Sitting on the carpet for five minutes. Using words instead of tears. You’ll be there for those moments.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in Early Years, Nursery or Reception

• Understands SEMH and behaviour management strategies

• Has worked with children with additional needs

• Is calm, consistent and emotionally intelligent

• Can commit full-time during term time

Experience in youth work, nurseries, SEND settings or behaviour-focused roles is highly valued.

Why this school?

• Supportive senior leadership team

• Strong Early Years provision

• Clear behaviour systems and structure

• A nurturing environment that values support staff

You won’t be left to figure things out alone. This is a team that works together.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Ongoing training in behaviour and SEND

• A dedicated consultant who understands Early Years settings

• Long-term placements in supportive schools

• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

We know behaviour-focused roles require resilience and support. The schools we work with provide guidance, structure and clear systems so you can focus on what matters most, the children.

The bigger picture

In Early Years, you’re not just managing behaviour. You’re shaping how a child experiences school for the very first time.

You’re helping them feel safe. Understood. Capable.

And that stays with them.

If you’re ready to bring your Early Years and SEMH expertise into a mainstream primary setting, we’d love to chat.

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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