If you love early years, tiny triumphs and creating calm in the chaos, this one’s going to suit you down to the ground.
We’re supporting a wonderful primary school in Gateshead that’s looking for an EYFS SEN specialist to join their team. You’ll be working closely with a pupil who needs steady, nurturing, one-to-one support to feel settled, understood and ready to learn.
It’s hands-on, heart-first work, and the school is genuinely lovely, with a team that knows how important early intervention really is.
What you’ll be doing
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Supporting a child in Nursery or Reception with additional needs
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Creating a safe, predictable routine that helps them thrive
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Using sensory strategies, visuals and simple regulation tools
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Working closely with the SENCO, EYFS lead and parents
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Helping the child build confidence, communication and independence
What the school is looking for
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Experience with SEND, ideally within Early Years
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A calm, patient, unflappable approach
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Someone warm and consistent who builds trust quickly
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An understanding of sensory needs, communication strategies or early developmental milestones
If you’ve worked in SEND provisions, specialist nurseries or early years settings, they’ll absolutely want to meet you.
What you get with Protocol Education
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Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella headaches
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Free access to our online CPD academy
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Support from a consultant who gets early years and SEND
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Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
Ready to make a difference in the early years?
Pop your application over or give us a ring. Let’s find you a role where you can make those tiny steps feel like big wins.
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.
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