Start little learners on their reading journey

Protocol Education are looking for enthusiastic students and graduates to support early phonics development in EYFS settings across BS3, including mainstream and SEN schools.

If you’re passionate about early years, language development, or child psychology, this is a brilliant opportunity to play a hands-on role in those all-important first steps into reading.

Roles available:
Phonics Support Assistant, EYFS Teaching Assistant, 1:1 Support, SEN Support and more.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children with early phonics, sounds, and blending
• Working 1:1 or in small groups to build confidence with reading
• Delivering engaging, playful learning activities
• Helping establish routines that support focus and development
• Encouraging communication, listening, and language skills

We’re looking for:

• Graduates or those keen to gain experience in early years education
• A patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication skills and a naturally playful energy
• Confidence supporting children at different developmental stages
• A genuine passion for helping young children thrive

Pay & benefits:

• £14.30–£15 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE
• £50 referral bonus when you recommend a teacher
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including phonics and early years training
• Support from a local consultant who understands your goals
• Opportunities for consistent placements

Why this role?

• Be part of a child’s very first reading milestones
• Gain valuable EYFS and phonics experience
• Work in nurturing, supportive school environments
• A perfect stepping stone into teaching, speech and language, or educational psychology

To apply, you’ll need:

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references (education, childcare, voluntary or youth work)
• Overseas Police Check if applicable

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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