SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time, Long Term (ASAP Start)

SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time, Long Term (ASAP Start)

SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant

Full Time, Long Term (ASAP Start)

We are a nurturing and inclusive primary school seeking a dedicated SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting children in EYFS / Nursery with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges. As a school, we place relationships, consistency, and emotional regulation at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Support learning through play-based and structured EYFS activities
• Help children to develop emotional regulation, social skills, and positive behaviours
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCo, and pastoral staff
• Implement behaviour support strategies and personalised plans
• Create a calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant who:

• Has proven experience working in EYFS / Nursery settings
• Has experience supporting children with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Is patient, resilient, and emotionally attuned to young children
• Understands the importance of routine, boundaries, and attachment-aware practice
• Can work effectively as part of a supportive Early Years team

What We Offer

• £95 – £120 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, long-term position with consistency and stability
• Supportive leadership and a strong pastoral ethos
• Ongoing guidance and collaboration with experienced staff
• A welcoming school community that values inclusion and wellbeing

If you are an experienced SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant who is ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you. This SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone passionate about early intervention and supporting children at the very start of their education journey.

Apply now to join us as a SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant and become a valued part of our Early Years team.

To apply for this SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role. As a SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.

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