EYFS Teaching Assistant – Alum Rock, Birmingham

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive school in Alum Rock for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting young children during the crucial early stages of their education. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team to provide high-quality support, helping children develop their confidence, independence and key learning skills.

Within the EYFS setting, you will support children through play-based learning, classroom activities and targeted interventions. You will help create a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where children feel supported and encouraged to explore, learn and grow.

The school is looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and proactive, with the ability to build strong relationships with children and support their individual needs.

About the Role

• September start
• Based in Alum Rock
• Support teaching and learning within an EYFS classroom
• Assist with play-based activities and daily classroom routines
• Provide support to individuals and small groups of children
• Encourage children's social, emotional and educational development
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and EYFS team
• Help maintain a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working within an EYFS setting is desirable
• A caring and nurturing approach to supporting young children
• Good understanding of early childhood development
• Experience supporting children through play-based learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Why Supply Heroes?

• Excellent rates of pay on PAYE
• Around the clock support whenever you need it
• Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding
• Support with any interviews and lesson observations
• Transparency and honesty
• Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands

If you are interested in this position, please apply now with your CV.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.