Early Years Teaching Assistant — Nurturing, Play‑Led Learning

Walsall Council; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 9,400 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Leamore Primary School in Walsall is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years team from September 2026, on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The role is 14 hours and 50 minutes per week for 39 weeks (term time including training days).

The successful candidate will support early language, literacy and play-based learning in a calm, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Warm, caring and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Understands high-quality interactions and learning through play.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Committed to helping every child develop confidence and independence.
• Enthusiastic about supporting early communication, language, reading and writing.
• Flexible, hardworking and willing to contribute to the Early Years team.
• Wants to make a genuine difference to Leamore children and families.

Skills

Warm & caring

Play-based learning

Relationship building

Early literacy support

Flexible & hardworking

Team player

Commitment to children

Job description

Leamore Primary School in Walsall is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years team from September 2026, on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The role is 14 hours and 50 minutes per week for 39 weeks (term time including training days).

The successful candidate will support early language, literacy and play-based learning in a calm, nurturing environment.