EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Join an Outstanding Nursery School
Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (with potential permanent contract)
Competitive Pay (dependent on experience)
Agency: TeacherActive

About the Role

Are you passionate about early years education and making a lasting difference in children’s lives?
We are delighted to be working closely with an Outstanding-rated Nursery School in Selly Oak, where we have proudly supported them for over 3 years with long-term staff – many of whom have gone on to secure permanent roles.

The school is now looking for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their warm and welcoming team. This full-time role will see you supporting the classroom and taking responsibility for your own small group of key children. For the right person, there’s a real opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

✨ What Makes This School Special

• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
• A friendly, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Supportive staff who make you feel part of the team from day one.
• A chance to develop professionally while making a real impact.

‍ What We’re Looking For

The successful EYFS Teaching Assistant will have:

• At least 6 months’ experience working in an EYFS setting.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• A kind, caring, and patient approach.
• Strong initiative and a hard-working attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children in their learning and development.

What’s in It for You?

• Market-leading rates of pay.
• Access to CPD and training courses to boost your career.
• A fantastic referral scheme.
• A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant offering support and guidance.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to exclusive roles with TeacherActive.

How to Apply

If you’re a nurturing, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in early years, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Heather on 0121 200 3224, email [email protected], or apply directly via this advert.

Safeguarding Statement
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.