SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

We are a caring and inclusive primary school with a strong Early Years ethos, currently seeking an experienced and compassionate SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP.

This role is ideal for a skilled SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting children of Nursery and EYFS age with behavioural challenges and SEMH needs, and who understands the importance of early intervention, consistency, and emotional support in the early years.

About the Role

As a SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children to access learning and thrive emotionally. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting children with behaviour regulation, routines, and transitions
• Working within EYFS frameworks using play-based and child-centred approaches
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging EYFS provision
• Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans
• Promoting a safe, calm, and nurturing learning environment

We Are Looking For

The successful SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience in EYFS / Nursery settings
• Have a strong understanding of SEMH and behavioural needs in young children
• Be calm, patient, and resilient, with a nurturing approach
• Be confident supporting children who may display dysregulated behaviour
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with staff and families

What We Can Offer

• £95 – £120 per day, dependent on experience
• A full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to build strong relationships
• Supportive leadership and an experienced Early Years team
• A school culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion, and positive behaviour
• Ongoing professional support and development

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children with additional needs at a crucial stage in their development. If you are a dedicated SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant ready to make a lasting impact, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Apply today to join our school as a SEMH EYFS Teaching Assistant and help our youngest learners flourish.

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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