Learning Support Practitioner (Teaching Assistant) Level 3 - EFYS - Shireland Hall Primary Academy

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Shireland Hall Primary Academy in Smethwick is seeking a dedicated EYFS practitioner to support learning, assessments and records.

You will deliver structured programmes, create engaging materials, model excellent behavior, and help foster a warm, well organised classroom that helps children thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and child development milestones.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Proven experience in creating positive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured EYFS programs and dynamic curriculum materials.
• Support classroom teachers with assessments and records.
• Create well-organised learning spaces and model excellent behaviour.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years / NVQ in Early Years

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic practitioner dedicated to helping children thrive? We’d love you to join our warm, motivated team.

In this role within our EYFS team, you will bring learning to life by delivering structured programs, preparing dynamic curriculum materials, and supporting classroom teachers with assessments and records. You will play a key role in creating positive, well organised learning spaces and modeling excellent behavior standards across the school.

If you have a strong background in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), a deep understanding of child development, and a knack for teamwork, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification: Relevant Level 3 Early Years, Educational Support qualification or equivalent LSP certification (e.g. Level 3 CACHE or NVQ in Early Years / Supporting Teaching & Learning)
• Experience: Direct experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the EYFS statutory framework, child development milestones, and early communication skills.

Shireland Hall Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.

Hours

32.5 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year

Grade

Band D 9 - 17 Starting salary £22,053.16

Location

Shireland Hall Primary Academy, Montague Road, Smethwick B66 4PW

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.00am