SEMH Early Years Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Bildungseinrichtung sucht leidenschaftliche SEMH Early Years Teaching Assistants, die Kinder mit sozialen, emotionalen und psychischen Bedürfnissen unterstützen. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem flexiblen und unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, wo Ihre Fähigkeiten zur Förderung der sozialen und emotionalen Entwicklung der Kinder geschätzt werden. Sie werden eng mit Lehrern und Fachleuten zusammenarbeiten, um eine positive Lernumgebung zu schaffen und das Wohlbefinden der Schüler zu fördern. Wenn Sie eine einfühlsame und proaktive Person sind, die einen Unterschied im Leben junger Menschen machen möchte, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Flexibles Arbeiten

Zugang zu lokalen Schulen

Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten

Wettbewerbsfähige Bezahlung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von Kindern mit SEMH, idealerweise im EYFS oder Primarbereich.
• Gute Kenntnisse in Verhaltenmanagement und emotionaler Regulierung.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von 1:1 oder Gruppenunterstützung für Schüler mit SEMH-Bedarf.
• Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung individueller Unterstützungs- und Verhaltenspläne.

Skills

Empathie

Verhaltenmanagement

Flexibilität

Education

Level 2/3 TA Qualifikation

Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit SEMH

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SEMH Early Years Teaching Assistant, London

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: SEMH Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Job Type: Supply & Long-Term Opportunities Available
Agency: Protocol Education
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Protocol Education is working in partnership with inclusive and supportive Early Years and Primary settings across Lewisham. We are currently recruiting flexible and committed SEMH Early Years Teaching Assistants for both daily supply and long-term placements.

This role is ideal for candidates who are compassionate, proactive, and confident supporting pupils with SEMH, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Role Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEMH needs in Early Years settings

Assist in implementing individual support and behaviour plans

Support classroom routines and help maintain a positive learning environment

Encourage the development of social and emotional skills through play and structured activities

Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals

Contribute to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils

Candidate Requirements:

Experience supporting children with SEMH, ideally within EYFS or Primary

A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to working with young children

Good understanding of behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies

Relevant TA qualifications or child-related experience (Level 2/3 desirable)

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply through Protocol Education)

Availability for flexible supply work or interest in securing a long-term placement

What Protocol Education Offers:

Flexible work to suit your availability

Access to a range of local schools and Early Years settings

Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities

Continued professional development and training

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella fees)

Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

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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