Level 3 Teaching Assistant | Early Years | Fenham | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Are you an inspiring, hands-on Early Years Leader who believes every child deserves the best possible start in life?

We are working with a Primary School seeking a passionate and experienced Level 3 TA to support their EYFS team. You’ll work in a a warm, creative environment where curiosity is encouraged, and learning feels like play.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the EYFS Team – Support a dedicated group of teachers and support staff to deliver outstanding early years provision.

• Delivering Play-Based Learning – Support creative, engaging sessions that align with the EYFS framework while nurturing children’s imagination and independence.

• Supporting Whole-Child Development – Promote the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of every child, ensuring each one feels valued and confident.

• Tracking Progress – Observe, assess, and record achievements using EYFS profiles, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

• Collaborating with Families – Build strong partnerships with parents and carers, creating a seamless connection between home and school.

• Shaping Best Practice – Work with the team to maintain high standards of teaching, behaviour, and care across the Early Years department.

Who You Are

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant (or equivalent early years qualification).

• Proven experience in EYFS, with a passion for early education.

• A confident communicator who thrives on collaboration and creativity.

• Committed to continuous professional growth and reflective practice.

Why Join This School?

This primary school is proud of its nurturing ethos and welcoming team culture. Staff are valued, children are encouraged to explore and express themselves, and leadership genuinely invests in professional development.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Ongoing CPD and Career Support – Free access to our Educator CPD Academy, offering accredited online courses in EYFS pedagogy, behaviour support, and more.

• Supportive Network – A friendly, approachable leadership team and a trusted Protocol Education consultant who’ll check in regularly to make sure you’re thriving.

• Meaningful Work – You’ll be shaping the earliest foundations of learning, wellbeing, and lifelong confidence.

Safeguarding Statement

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references in line with DfE requirements.

Join a team that values your growth, apply today.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.