EYFS - SEN Support Worker

1 week ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

Do you light up around little ones, especially those who need just that extra bit of understanding and support? This role might be right up your street.A lovely primary school in Gateshead is looking for an EYFS SEN Support Worker to join their early years team. Their nursery and reception staff are warm, experienced and brilliant with children who learn and communicate in different ways. You’ll play a key part in giving one young learner the best possible start to their school journey.What you’ll be doing Supporting a child in Nursery or Reception with additional needs Helping them take part in play-based learning, routines and sensory activities Using gentle, nurturing approaches to build confidence, regulation and independence Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to keep support consistent Creating a calm, predictable space where the child can thrive What we’re looking for Experience working with early years children or supporting SEN learners A warm, patient personality with a naturally nurturing approach Someone who can stay upbeat and steady, even when the day gets messy Good communication skills and a genuine love for the early years An interest in child development, SEND or behaviour support What you get with Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions Free CPD including autism awareness, communication strategies and EYFS development A consultant who understands SEND roles across Gateshead Long-term opportunities in schools that value their support staff Referral bonuses if you recommend friends or colleagues If you’d love a role where your kindness and consistency help shape a child’s very first school experience, we’d be really happy to hear from you.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 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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