Early Years Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a North Birmingham nursery to recruit an Early Years Teaching Assistant for 2-3-year-olds. You will support learning, play-based activities, and daily routines in a warm, safe EYFS setting.

The role involves personal care, safeguarding, and contributing to a nurturing environment. The hours align with school time, term-time only, and there are long-term opportunities with dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with 2-3-year-olds in nursery or EYFS settings.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting hygiene routines.
• 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 and daily nursery routines.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of 2-3-year-olds.
• Assist with daily nursery routines and activities.
• Provide nurturing care and attention to individual needs.
• Support safety, wellbeing and inclusive practice.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Experience with 2-3 year olds

Personal care experience

Play-based learning

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

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