EYFS Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support nursery pupils at a primary school in the Ward of Yardley. This role runs one day per week from September 2026 to July 2027, offering practical early years experience and a daily rate of £85–£101.

You will assist classroom routines, foster communication and social development, and work closely with the class teacher to help children settle, learn through play, and build confidence for the next step in education.

Qualifications

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Interest in education/working with children.
• Career goal to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support children in nursery through classroom assistance, play-based learning, and daily routine support.
• Help children settle into the school day, encourage early communication and social development.
• Support simple literacy and number activities and work with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged, safe and ready to learn.

Skills

Patience

Clear communication

Active in classroom

Enthusiasm for early years

Education

2:2 degree or above in a creative subject

Job description

Could you help young children settle into school life and enjoy learning from the very start? Are you looking for early years school experience that gives you a proper feel for nursery support before moving further into education?

• EYFS Teaching Assistant
• One day per week, September 2026 to July 2027
• £85 - £101 per day
• Location – primary school, Ward of Yardley
• Provide support in nursery

The Role

Support children in nursery through a mix of classroom assistance, play-based learning, and day-to-day routine support. You will help children settle into the school day, encourage early communication and social development, support simple literacy and number activities, and work closely with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged, safe, and ready to learn.

The Candidate

You are patient, positive, and comfortable working with young children at an important stage of their development. You communicate clearly, enjoy being active in the classroom, and want practical early years experience that helps you understand how children learn, play, and build confidence from the very start.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education.

The School

This primary school in the Ward of Yardley offers the chance to build valuable nursery experience in a setting where routines, encouragement, and classroom support matter. You will work closely with the early years team in a role that gives you direct exposure to play-based learning, early development, and the practical support strategies schools use to help children make a positive start to school.