Help Little Learners Discover the Joy of Reading  

Protocol Education are on the lookout for caring, energetic students and graduates to support children taking their very first steps into reading across EYFS settings in Keynsham.

If you’ve got a passion for early years, communication development, psychology, or simply helping children grow in confidence, this could be the perfect role to kick-start your journey in education.

Whether you’re exploring a future in teaching, speech and language therapy, or educational psychology, this is hands-on experience that genuinely makes a difference every single day.

Opportunities include:

• Phonics Support Assistant
• EYFS Teaching Assistant
• 1:1 Learning Support
• SEN Support Roles
• And more

What your day could look like:

• Supporting children with phonics, blending, and early reading skills
• Working closely with pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Creating fun, engaging activities through play-based learning
• Helping children build routines, focus, and confidence
• Encouraging communication, listening, and language development

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• A student, graduate, or someone keen to gain experience in early years education
• Warm, patient, and naturally encouraging
• Confident communicating with children and adults alike
• Full of positive energy and creativity
• Passionate about helping young children flourish

What’s in it for you?

• £14.30 to £15 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE
• Free CPD through our online Academy, including phonics and EYFS training
• A dedicated local consultant who’ll support your goals
• Access to regular placements in welcoming school settings
• £50 referral bonus when you recommend a teacher or support staff member

Why people love these roles:

• You’ll help shape a child’s earliest learning experiences
• No two days are ever the same
• You’ll gain valuable classroom experience in supportive schools
• It’s a brilliant stepping stone into education and child development careers

To apply, you’ll need:

• 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, this can include education, childcare, voluntary, or youth work
• An Overseas Police Check, if applicable

Every child remembers the people who helped them believe they could do it. This could be your chance to be one of those people

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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