EYFS SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Hounslow, London |
| Area | West London, United KingdomSouth West London, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery |
| Salary | £107 - £120 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EYSEMHWest_1789993984 |
| Job Views | 7 |
- Description
EYFS SEMH Teaching AssistantLocation: West LondonStart Date: ASAP Pay: £107-120 per day
Veritas Education is currently recruiting dedicated and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants for a specialist school in West London, supporting children in EYFS with social, emotional and mental health needs. These are full-time positions, Monday to Friday, with immediate starts available.
We are looking for candidates with previous experience supporting children in an EYFS or early years setting, with experience supporting children with SEMH or additional needs. You'll create a safe, nurturing environment where children can build confidence, develop positive relationships and enjoy learning.
Responsibilities of EYFS SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children with SEMH and additional needs.
Support children's emotional, social and educational development.
Encourage positive engagement through play-based and age-appropriate activities.
Help children develop confidence, independence and positive social skills.
Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Work closely with teachers and wider school staff to support individual needs.
Key Requirements:
Previous experience working with children in an EYFS or early years setting.
Experience supporting children with SEMH, additional needs or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
Resilient and consistent when supporting children with complex needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, proactive and committed to supporting children's development.
Ability to build positive relationships with children and work effectively as part of a team.
Relevant Early Years, Education, Psychology or SEN qualifications/training are highly desirable.
If you have the experience and passion to support young children with SEMH needs and help them thrive, apply now with your CV outlining your relevant experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
