EYFS Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves supporting children with special educational needs, ensuring they receive personalized attention and care. Ideal candidates will be qualified or have relevant SEN backgrounds, with training in PECS and Makaton preferred. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with SEN allowance

SENCO support within the school

Range of free CPD available

Expert Education Consultants

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistant or relevant SEN background required.
• PECS and Makaton training/experience ideal.
• Must have recent relevant references.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs.
• Act as a positive role model and provide lesson support.
• Create a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Skills

PECS

Makaton

SEMH experience

SEND needs experience

Good academic knowledge

Patience

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full-time, September 2025

Pay: £85 – £100

The School/role:

I am working with a fantastic, welcoming school that are seeking a passionate and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their team. This school in Birmingham strives to provide the best quality teaching and learning with an inclusive and personalised curriculum. This is a full-time post and will run until the end of the academic year located in their special provision resource base at the school.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with SEN allowance.
• SENCO support within school.
• Team of helpful teachers and Teaching assistants.
• Range of free CPD available.
• Expert Education Consultants to support your development and role.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience ideal
• SEMH, SEND needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent relevant references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]

The ideal candidate for this role will be experienced supporting children alongside children with a range of different academic attainment levels. It is essential that these students have a SEN Teaching Assistant to act as a positive role model as well as good academic knowledge to provide lesson support. This will require patience, commitment and the ability to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.