EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Role in Balsall Heath, Birmingham

Start Date: 5th January 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 3:40pm
Additional Duties: Lunchtime supervision twice per week
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive primary school? Zest Education is proud to partner with a vibrant and ambitious school in Balsall Heath, Birmingham. We’re recruiting for a dedicated EYFS Teaching assistant who is passionate about early years education.

About the Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher and EYFS team.
• Create an engaging learning environment.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to help every child reach their potential.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Supervise lunchtime twice a week to ensure a safe and structured break.
• Be prepared to support with personal care and toilet training.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone calm, confident, and proactive who thrives in a fast-paced setting and loves helping young learners succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and show initiative.
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach to supporting young children.

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to make a real difference in a school committed to every child’s success.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• Varied responsibilities, including classroom and lunchtime duties.
• Ongoing professional development through Zest Education.

Apply Today

If you’re ready for a new challenge and passionate about early years education, we’d love to hear from you!
Email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or click ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

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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