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

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS practitioner to join Shireland Hall Primary Academy in Smethwick. You will deliver structured programs and support classroom teachers with assessments and records, helping to create positive, well-organised learning spaces.

You will play a key role in modelling excellent behaviour standards and collaborating with a supportive team. A strong EYFS background and Level 3 Early Years qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
• Experience in EYFS setting
• Understanding of EYFS framework and child development

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Assessment & record-keeping

Education

Level 3 Early Years or equivalent

Job description

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust,

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