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Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant | Immediate Start

Protocol Education
Tyne and Wear
1 day ago
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Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant | Fenham | Immediate Start

Location: Fenham, Newcastle
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate

A respected independent primary school in Fenham is seeking an experienced Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their close-knit Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing, child-centred environment that values curiosity, kindness, and high-quality early education.

About the Role

You’ll be working as part of a collaborative EYFS team, supporting both the class teacher and small groups of children in Nursery and Reception. This role will suit someone who is confident in the EYFS curriculum, understands the importance of routine and play-based learning, and can create calm, engaging spaces where children thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:



  • Supporting the class teacher in delivering the Early Years curriculum through structured play, exploration, and guided activities.


  • Helping to plan, set up, and assess activities that promote key areas of development.


  • Building strong relationships with children and parents, supporting emotional and social wellbeing.


  • Using observations to track progress against EYFS learning goals.


  • Ensuring safeguarding, hygiene, and health and safety procedures are always followed.


About You



  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years Educator qualification


  • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and developmental milestones.


  • Experience supporting children aged 3–5 in a school or nursery setting.


  • Calm, patient, and organised, with strong communication skills.


  • Confident supporting toileting, transitions, and day-to-day routines.


Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be joining a welcoming independent school that takes pride in its community ethos and high standards of care. Staff are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and reflective in their practice. This is a chance to work in an environment where you’ll be supported and valued from day one.

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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