Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a Preschool Teaching Assistant to support our Oldbury-based preschool. This full-time role, contracted through CPSS, involves contributing to a high-quality early years learning environment and assisting with the EYFS curriculum.

The position starts around 30/11/2026 and requires safeguarding commitments. The role demands an Early Years qualification (Level 3+) and experience in a preschool setting, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Experience in an early years setting preferred, with leadership or room lead experience.
• Good knowledge of EYFS.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the preschool room/setting.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Assist with planning and delivering an engaging early years curriculum.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Monitor children’s development and support their learning needs.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

EYFS level 3+

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Preschool

Location: Oldbury

Salary: £92.56 - £100 per day

Contract: Temporary (via the Catholic Partnership Supply Service)

Start Date: 30/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated Preschool teaching assistant to support our Oldbury based Primary school. This is a full time post in the pre-school / early years provision on a temporary basis through the Catholic Partnership Supply Service (CPSS). This is a great opportunity for a passionate early childhood professional to help maintain a high-quality learning environment and support young children in their early development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the preschool room/setting.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
• Support the planning and delivery of an engaging early years curriculum.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the wider community.
• Monitor children's development and support their individual learning needs.

Requirements

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above; degree desirable).
• Previous experience working in an early years setting, with leadership or room lead experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy