EYFS SEN Support Assistant in London

Do you have a passion for supporting young children with Special Educational Needs? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact during the most important stages of a child's development? Protocol Education is recruiting EYFS SEN Support Assistants to work across private nurseries and Nursery and Reception classes within mainstream primary schools. We have a range of full-time, part-time, long-term and daily supply opportunities available for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals.

You'll play a vital role in helping young children develop their communication, confidence, independence and love of learning through nurturing, play‑based support. Your role may include:

• Providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs
• Supporting children within Nursery and Reception classrooms
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and emotional development
• Delivering engaging, play‑based learning activities
• Working alongside teachers, nursery practitioners and SENCOs to implement individual support plans
• Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

You may support children with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• ADHD
• Global Developmental Delay
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Sensory and communication differences

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young children in an EYFS, nursery, childcare or SEN setting
• Is patient, nurturing and passionate about early childhood development
• Understands the importance of routine, play and positive relationships
• Can adapt activities to meet individual learning needs
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues and families

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Opportunities across private nurseries and mainstream primary schools
• Flexible daily supply and long‑term placements available
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities to build experience and progress your career within Early Years and SEN

Every child deserves the best possible start. If you're passionate about helping children with additional needs grow in confidence, develop new skills and reach important milestones, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin a rewarding career supporting children with SEN in Early Years settings.

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.