EYFS Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The ideal candidate will assist in helping children learn through play-based activities, promote positive behaviour, and foster strong relationships with pupils and families. This role requires previous experience, a Level 2/3 in Childcare, and a commitment to safeguarding. Join a supportive school community in Birmingham with competitive rates and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children in EYFS setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering the EYFS curriculum.
• Assist with early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and nurture children's development.

Skills

Supporting children in an EYFS setting

Strong communication skills

Patient and nurturing approach

Education

Level 2/3 in Childcare

Job description

Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £425 – £475 P/W

Location: Birmingham, B92

About the role

An EYFS Teaching Assistant supports the class teacher in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum by helping children learn through play‑based and structured activities, assisting with early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills, and contributing to observations and assessments. They help create a safe, stimulating and well‑organised environment, support individual children and small groups—including those with additional needs—and assist with personal care when required. The role involves promoting positive behaviour, nurturing children’s social and emotional development, and building strong, supportive relationships with both children and their families. EYFS Teaching Assistants also help with classroom preparation, displays, and administrative tasks, while working collaboratively with colleagues and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children in an EYFS setting
• Level 2/3 in Childcare
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
• Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)

About the school

Situated in a thriving and supportive community in Birmingham, this primary school delivers a high‑quality, forward‑thinking education tailored to recognise each child’s individuality. The school prides itself on a core ethos upheld through values such as the importance of integrity, responsibility, compassion, collaboration, challenge, and respect. Celebrating the diversity of its community, the school embraces many languages and cultures. With a dedicated staff, it offers a supportive curriculum that inspires a love of learning and encourages pupils to make a positive difference in the world through values of respect and kindness.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

Are you interested?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to [e-mail] or call Ash on 0121-456-4040 for more information

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.