Teaching Assistant L2 EYFS

Mount Pleasant Primary; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Primary School in the West Midlands is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the EYFS team on a permanent, term-time contract. You will support learning and pastoral care for early years pupils, working 30 hours Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will have experience in primary or early years settings, with SEND and language/communication needs support, helping children express themselves and engage with activities in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in primary school or early years settings.
• Experience with SEND, language and communication needs.
• Ability to support communication and manage pupils' emotions.

Responsibilities

• Support children academically and pastorally.
• Work with the early years team to plan and implement activities.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication support

Emotional management

Team collaboration

Job description

The Post: Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Level 2

Contract Type: Permanent contract, Term Time

Hours : 30 hrs Monday - Friday

Work Base: Mount Pleasant Primary School

Required : ASAP

Closing Date: 25/11/2026

Interviews: 03/12/2026

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust and Governors of Mount Pleasant Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and suitably experienced Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and supportive staff team.

We have a wonderful, highly skilled, staff of teachers and teaching assistants who form teams around key children with additional needs and we are looking for someone to join our early years team. The role will be exciting and rewarding and will enable you to support children both academically and pastorally.

The successful candidate will be passionate about achieving the best outcomes for all children and will have an understanding and experience of working with children in primary school or early years settings. They will also have worked with children with special educational needs, in particular with language and communication needs. They will be able to demonstrate a range of skills in supporting communication, and managing pupil’s emotions in a proactive, positive and supportive way, enabling them to get the very best out of their learning.

We are looking for a candidate who will be part of our forward thinking and creative team and welcome new ideas and enthusiasm. We can offer you a positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff, a commitment to continuing professional development and some pretty fantastic children too!