Early years teaching assistant

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming nursery in North Birmingham to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant for ages 2–3 within the EYFS. You will support learning, play-based activities and daily routines, while providing personal care and helping children with their development in a safe, nurturing environment.

This full-time, long-term role follows school hours during term time, with ongoing CPD and support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience working with 2–3-year-olds in nursery or EYFS setting.
• Comfortable providing personal care including toileting, nappies and hygiene routines.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Support learning and development through play-based activities.
• Encourage communication, social and emotional development.
• Assist with mealtimes and daily nursery routines.
• Be caring, patient and attentive to individual needs.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support 2–3-year-olds in learning and development.
• Assist with daily routines and nursery activities.
• Support personal care and hygiene needs as required.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.

Skills

2–3-year-olds experience

EYFS understanding

Personal care support

Play-based learning

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Nursery

Location: North Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14.25–£15.50 per hour

Hours: School Hours – Term Time Only

Contract: Full-time / Long-term

Are you passionate about supporting young children during the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)?

Do you have experience working with 2–3-year-olds within a nursery or Early Years setting?

Are you comfortable providing personal care and supporting children's individual care and developmental needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming nursery in North Birmingham looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will primarily support children aged 2–3, helping with their learning, development and daily routines in a safe and nurturing environment.

The successful Early Years Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience working with 2–3-year-olds
• Be comfortable providing personal care, including toileting, nappy changing and supporting hygiene routines
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Support learning and development through play‑based activities
• Encourage children's communication, social and emotional development
• Support children during mealtimes, play and daily nursery routines
• Be caring, patient and attentive to individual needs
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety procedures

Why apply?

• £14.25–£15.50 per hour
• School hours
• Term time only
• Long-term opportunities
• Dedicated TeacherActive consultant
• Access to CPD and ongoing support
• TeacherActive referral scheme

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

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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