Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Redcar
Competitive daily rate
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Daily supply and long-term roles available

Little learners. Big personalities. Endless glitter.

We’re looking for a caring, energetic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support nurseries and reception classes in a welcoming primary schools in Redcar. If you love phonics time, messy play, and being part of those “first ever” learning moments, this could be right up your street.

Early Years isn’t just about helping with coats and snack time. It’s about building confidence, encouraging curiosity, and creating a safe, happy space where children feel brave enough to try, speak, and explore.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children in Nursery or Reception

• Helping with phonics, early maths, and creative activities

• Encouraging positive behaviour and social development

• Working closely with the class teacher and EYFS lead

• Creating a warm, nurturing classroom environment

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children in Early Years or a similar setting

• A patient, calm and playful approach

• Understanding of the EYFS framework

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, or relevant experience

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

Whether you’re looking for flexible daily work or a long-term role where you can really settle in and build bonds, we’ll match you with a school that values what you bring.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

• Streamlined registration and local bookings

• Referral scheme, earn £50 for referring friends

Ready to be the calm voice, the helping hand, and the biggest cheerleader in the room?

*Pay rate dependant on qualifications and experience.

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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