Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sutton
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Primary SEN Support
Reference: NN-9
Salary: £89 - 95 per day
Job Published: about 20 hours ago

About Us:

At Protocol Education, we work in partnership with inclusive and nurturing schools to place caring professionals in roles that make a real difference. We are currently seeking an Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings.

The Role:

As an Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support children aged 3–5 with special educational needs such as Autism, speech and language delays, developmental delays, and other learning or physical needs. You’ll work closely with teachers and SENCOs to help deliver personalised support and care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the learning and development of pupils in EYFS with additional needs

  • Provide 1:1 or small group assistance tailored to each child’s specific requirements

  • Assist with speech and language, sensory play, motor skills, and structured routines

  • Help manage behaviour positively and sensitively

  • Deliver personal care as needed (full training provided)

  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working in Early Years settings or with SEND children

  • A nurturing, patient, and proactive attitude

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Knowledge of EYFS and SEND strategies is desirable

  • A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

  • Right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

  • PAYE pay – no umbrella or hidden deductions

  • Ongoing CPD and training through Protocol Education

  • Dedicated consultant support

  • Long-term roles with the potential for career growth

  • Opportunities to make a real impact in a child's early education journey

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about helping young children with additional needs thrive, please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience.

We look forward to supporting you in your career with Protocol Education.

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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