EYFS Teaching Assistant

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EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Opportunity

Nechells, Birmingham

Start Date: September 2026

⭐ Outstanding Nursery School | 2-Year-Old Room | Permanent Potential

Are you a passionate Early Years practitioner who thrives on helping young children grow, learn, and flourish?

We are excited to be working in partnership with a truly exceptional Nursery School in Nechells, Birmingham, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted. Having successfully supported the school with staffing for over three years, we are now seeking a dedicated and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their welcoming team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic full-time opportunity based within the 2-year-old room, where you’ll play a key role in supporting children during one of the most important stages of their development. For the right candidate, there is genuine potential for this role to become permanent.

Why Join This Nursery?

This setting is highly regarded for its warm, child-centred approach and commitment to excellence in early years education.

You’ll benefit from:

A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment
Strong leadership with clear routines and high standards
A nurturing ethos focused on emotional wellbeing and development
A collaborative and friendly staff team
Ongoing professional development opportunities

About the Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support the learning and development of children in line with the EYFS framework
Act as a Key Worker for a small group of children
Build positive and meaningful relationships with children and families
Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment
Work closely with colleagues and parents to support each child’s progress and wellbeing

✅ What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from candidates who have:

At least 6 months’ experience within an EYFS setting
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic nature
A proactive attitude and strong initiative
A genuine passion for supporting early childhood development

What You’ll Receive

Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
Access to CPD and online training opportunities
A fantastic referral scheme
Dedicated 1-to-1 consultant support
Flexible working options
Exclusive access to the latest opportunities through

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment