EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking an EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Yardley. This role provides an excellent opportunity for graduates aspiring to work in Early Years or education, involving direct support to Reception children and collaboration with the teaching team in a structured and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate looking to train in Early Years teaching or child psychology.
• Understanding the importance of play-based learning.
• Previous experience in nurseries, holiday camps or schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Reception-aged children in settling into routines and building early learning skills.
• Assist with phonics, number work, group play, and practical activities.
• Involved in observations and planning simple activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and EYFS Lead.

Skills

Calm

Patient

Positive energy

Confidence

Flexibility

Nurturing approach

Job description

EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant – Reception Support – Yardley

Looking to work in Early Years and gain hands-on classroom experience? This role offers the chance to support Reception-aged children in a nurturing, fast-paced setting.

*** EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £85 - £100 per day
*** Primary School location: Ward of Yardley
*** Opportunity to support in Reception

The Role
You’ll join a Reception class as a key member of the support team, helping children settle into routines, build early learning skills, and thrive socially. You’ll assist with phonics, number work, group play, and practical activities – from story time to messy play.

This role is ideal for a graduate looking to train in Early Years teaching or child psychology. You’ll be involved in observations, planning simple activities, and working closely with the class teacher and EYFS Lead.

The Candidate
You’re calm, patient and full of positive energy. You understand the importance of play-based learning and you enjoy working with young children. Previous experience in nurseries, holiday camps or schools will help, but attitude is everything.

You’ll need confidence, flexibility and a nurturing approach to meet the needs of 4–5-year-olds starting their education journey.

The School
This Yardley-based primary school has a well-established Early Years team and a fantastic indoor and outdoor learning environment. Staff are supportive, routines are structured, and every child is known by name.

If you’re considering a future in Early Years or education, this is a brilliant entry point.