Early Years Support Assistant - Flexible Hours

Are you studying and looking for flexible, paid work in a welcoming primary school?

This inclusive Gateshead school is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support its Nursery and Reception classes. The role is ideal for those balancing university, college, or other commitments — with flexible scheduling and full support provided.

No previous experience is necessary. Training and guidance will be given from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting Reception or Nursery pupils

• Assisting with phonics and early communication

• Helping manage daily routines

• Providing small group support

• Preparing simple classroom resources

• Observing and learning from experienced teachers

What’s in Place

• Supportive EYFS teaching team

• Clear safeguarding systems

• Flexible weekly scheduling

• On-the-job training

• Opportunity for long-term progression

Ideal For

• Students looking for flexible income

• Those considering a career in education

• Individuals wanting school-based experience

• Enthusiastic and reliable applicants

What You Gain

• Weekly pay

• Flexible hours around studying

• No experience required

• Valuable classroom exposure

• Potential pathway into teaching

Gain practical experience in a supportive Gateshead primary school while continuing your studies.

Apply now to secure this flexible Early Years Teaching Assistant role.

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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