EYFS Teaching Assistant – Birmingham

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive school in Birmingham City Centre for an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years education. The role will begin as a long-term booking, with the potential to offer day-to-day cover opportunities across our network of schools once the placement comes to an end.

Working within the EYFS setting, you will support the class teacher in creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment where children can develop through play, exploration and structured activities. You will work with individuals and small groups, helping children develop key social, emotional and educational skills while supporting their overall wellbeing.

The school is looking for someone who is caring, proactive and confident supporting young children, with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

About the Role

• September start
• Long-term opportunity with potential for future day-to-day work
• Based in Birmingham City Centre
• Support teaching and learning within the EYFS classroom
• Work with individual pupils and small groups
• Assist with classroom activities and children's development
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider Early Years team

The Ideal Candidate

• A DfE-approved EYFS qualification is essential
• Previous experience working within an EYFS setting
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, 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.