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  • Primary
  • Birmingham
  • £93.25 - £99.65 per day
  • Job Area: Kings Heath

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EYFS Teaching Assistant

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EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full time, with potential long‑term extension into the new academic year 2026/27
Pay: £14.25+ per hour

Zest Education is currently recruiting a Level 3 qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full‑time role within a busy and supportive early years setting. This role is starting as soon as possible and has the potential to extend into the new academic year for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early childhood development and confident working within a fast‑paced EYFS environment.

The Role:

  • Supporting children across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • Assisting with daily classroom activities, learning through play and small‑group work
  • Supporting children’s social, emotional and academic development
  • Working closely with the class teacher and EYFS team
  • Helping to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment

Essential Requirements:

  • Level 3 qualification in a relevant childcare or early years subject
  • Previous experience working in a busy EYFS setting
  • A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Ability to support children effectively within an early years classroom
  • A proactive, caring and adaptable approach

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Own transport
  • Read Write Inc training
  • Paediatric First Aid (PFA) training

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Access to long‑term and permanent opportunities
  • Supportive, experienced consultants who understand EYFS roles
  • Competitive rates of pay via PAYE

If you are an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a full‑time role starting immediately, apply today with Zest Education to take the next step in your early years career. Please send your updated CV to charlie@zesteducation.co.uk and one of the team will be in touch

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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  • £93.25 - £99.65 per day
  • Job Area: Kings Heath

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