Job Title: EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £90-£105 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

Some children need an extra steady hand and a kind heart to help them shine—and that's where you come in.

A nurturing primary school in Wakefield is looking for a compassionate EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with additional needs. This full-time role is ideal for someone who understands how to bring calm to the chaos and joy to the everyday.

What the role involves:

Supporting a child with SEND in Reception—think routine-building, encouragement, and gentle guidance

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and therapists

✏️ Helping with communication, sensory needs, and social development

Encouraging confidence and celebrating small wins daily

What we're looking for:

Experience working with children with SEND (EYFS experience a bonus!)

A calm, positive and patient approach

Great communication skills and a team player mindset

Someone who truly believes that every child deserves to thrive

Why Protocol Education?

Weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella deductions

FREE access to our CPD Academy + Thrive training

Local support from friendly consultants who get SEN

Simple, quick registration and regular school feedback

This is more than a job—it's a chance to make school a safe, happy place for a child who really needs it.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat more about the role. We'd love to tell you about the school!

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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