EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Lemington, Newcastle
Location: Lemington, Newcastle
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £83–£95 per day (PAYE, no umbrella!)
Love messy play, phonics sessions, and the magic of early learning? A delightful school Primary School in Lemington is looking for a brilliant Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support in their friendly EYFS team.
You’ll be based in a vibrant reception class where curiosity is celebrated and muddy knees are just part of the fun. Whether you’re running a phonics group or supporting one-to-one, your input will help shape little learners at a crucial stage.
This school is a is a warm, inclusive one-form entry primary at the heart of its Newcastle community. With a strong focus on nurture and whole-child development, the school’s EYFS setting is creative, well-resourced, and led by an experienced team who truly value their support staff.
From forest school afternoons to phonics picnics and joyful assemblies, it’s a place where children are encouraged to explore, express themselves, and grow with confidence. Staff describe it as a “genuinely kind” workplace with a headteacher who knows every pupil and every staff member by name.
Whether you’re settling little ones on their first day or championing speech and language development, you’ll be part of a setting that genuinely sees the impact of great support staff.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting children in the EYFS, both 1:1 and in small groups
Working closely with the class teacher and EYFS lead
Using play-based learning to spark imaginations
Helping children with routines, emotional regulation, and communication
Getting stuck in with everything from story time to sand tray adventures
What we’re looking for:
A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., CACHE, NVQ)
Recent EYFS or nursery experience
A kind, calm approach, and lots of patience
Confidence supporting speech, language, and early development
A proactive mindset, ou're the one who spots what needs doing and just cracks on
Why choose Protocol Education?
Weekly pay through PAYE, no sneaky umbrella deductions
FREE access to our online CPD Academy (hello, Thrive training!)
Friendly, local consultants who actually listen
Roles across EYFS, KS1, KS2, and SEND
Quick, simple registration (we hate faff too)
Not Thrive trained yet? No worries, we offer it for free, and it’ll make you even more appealing to schools.
Help nurture young minds & apply now!
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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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