Early Years Teaching Assistant

West Midlands/ temporary / £13.69 - 14.73 per hour

Location: South Birmingham
Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: Immediate start available
Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing through Teacher Active

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their earliest stages of learning?
Do you enjoy helping children thrive in a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment?

Teacher Active are proud to be working with a lovely Nursery School in South Birmingham
, who are looking for a caring and reliable Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on, practical support and understands the importance of creating a positive start for every child.

As a Domestic Assistant within the Early Years setting
, you will play a vital role in the daily running of the nursery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care, including changing nappies and maintaining hygiene standards
• Helping to set up and tidy away learning and play areas
• Providing general classroom support to staff and children
• Promoting a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has at least 6 months of experience working with children in the UK (Early Years preferred)
• Is comfortable with personal care and understands the needs of nursery‑aged children
• Holds a Paediatric First Aid certificate (or is willing to obtain one)
• Holds a current DBS on the update service or is willing to apply for a new one
• Can provide two professional references from recent childcare‑related roles
• Is reliable, proactive, and friendly with a genuine passion for supporting young learners
• Can commit to 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, during term time

A dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way

• Access to free CPD courses, including Safeguarding and Child Protection training
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent placements
• Rewarding work in supportive and welcoming school environments

If you’re caring, reliable, and love making a difference in children’s early education — we’d love to hear from you!

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