Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: South Birmingham
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: Immediate start available
Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing through TeacherActive

Are you passionate about Early Years education and creating a warm, nurturing start for young children?
TeacherActive are proud to be working with a Nursery School in South Birmingham, who are looking for a qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves helping little learners develop their confidence, communication, and curiosity in a caring and creative environment.

The Role:

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting both the teaching staff and the children’s day-to-day development. Your duties will include:

• Supporting children’s learning and play through engaging activities

• Helping to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment

• Assisting with meal and snack times, ensuring good hygiene routines

• Providing personal care when required

• Contributing to planning and delivering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) activities

• Communicating effectively with staff, parents, and carers

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified in Early Years (Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years Education or equivalent)

• Experienced – with at least 6 months of experience working with children in the UK

• Caring and proactive, with a genuine passion for Early Years education

• Comfortable assisting with personal care and supporting daily routines

• Paediatric First Aid trained (preferred but not essential – training can be provided)

• DBS checked (on the Update Service) or willing to apply for a new Enhanced DBS

• Able to provide two recent childcare-related references

• Available to work 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

Why Join TeacherActive?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Free CPD courses including Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, and EYFS refresher training

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

• Friendly, professional, and supportive team

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.