Level 3 Teaching Assistants - EYFS

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an exceptional Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a specialization in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The role focuses on supporting learning through play and direct interventions in a warm and nurturing environment. Candidates must have proven experience, a strong grasp of the EYFS framework, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and offers a supportive staff culture committed to continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Secure understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Ability to support learning through play and structured activities.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through play and targeted interventions.
• Observe and assess children’s progress.
• Contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children in school or EYFS setting

Understanding of the EYFS framework

Excellent communication skills

Adaptable and proactive

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant

Full Time - TTO

Job Start Date : As soon as possible, due to an increase in pupil numbers

Salary range : £28,598 to £34,434 - Grade B

Closing Date : 14 February 2026

This vacancy may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of applications received.

Teaching Assistant – EYFS Specialist

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional EYFS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to giving every child the very best start to their learning journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning through play, deliver targeted interventions, observe and assess children’s progress, and contribute to a nurturing, language-rich learning environment in line with the EYFS framework.

This role will be focused within our Nursery class, so experience and expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.

We are looking for someone who :

• Has proven experience supporting children in school or an EYFS setting.
• Demonstrates a secure understanding of the EYFS framework
• Can support learning through play, exploration and structured activities
• Has experience working as part of a school team

You will also :

• Be warm, patient and nurturing
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be proactive, adaptable and reflective in your practice
• Be committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners

The successful candidate will join a school that :

• Has a warm, inclusive and nurturing ethos where every child is known and valued
• Benefits from a supportive, experienced and welcoming staff team who work collaboratively
• Places high importance on early language, communication and personal development
• Provides a well-resourced EYFS environment that supports learning through play and exploration
• Values the role of Teaching Assistants as key contributors to children’s progress and wellbeing
• Is committed to high-quality teaching, learning and continuous improvement
• Actively supports professional development and the sharing of good practice
• Maintains a strong commitment to safeguarding, pupil welfare and positive relationships

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the early stages of a child’s learning journey, we would love to hear from you.

For further details and an application form please visit the school website in the vacancy section.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting our office.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including :

Enhanced DBS

Childcare Disqualification (where applicable)

Qualifications (where applicable)

Medical fitness

Identity and right to work.

Safeguarding Statement

St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.