Job Title:SEMH Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location:Birmingham
Job Type:Supply & Long-Term Opportunities Available
Agency:Protocol Education
Salary:£31,650 – £43,607 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 Educationis working in partnership with inclusive and supportive Early Years and Primary settings acrossSouthwark. We are currently recruiting flexible and committedSEMH Early Years Teaching Assistantsfor bothdaily supplyandlong-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
Email:tarun.bamania@protocol-education.com
Call:0204 621 0080
Website:www.protocol-education.com
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.
Application
If thisrole interests you, please submit your application form along with an updated CV. Please don't forget to click ‘Confirm my interest' or ‘Apply’ button to let us know of your interest; however, additionally you can also write to me at Tarun.bamania@protocol-education.com
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.
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