EYFS Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Walsall. The ideal candidate will have a qualified teaching assistant background or relevant SEN experience, alongside knowledge of PECS and Makaton. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where student needs are prioritized. Interested candidates should contact Haleemah to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary with SEN allowance

SENCO support

Range of free CPD available

Support from expert education consultants

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistant or relevant SEN background is required.
• Experience with SEMH and SEND needs.
• Recent relevant references are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support children with varying academic attainment levels.
• Act as a positive role model for students.
• Provide lesson support in a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Commitment

Positive role model

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS training

Makaton training

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Walsall

Duration: Full-time, September 2025

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 Walsall 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.