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Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job in Smethwick, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95 - 110 GBP Daily GBP 95.00 110.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Smethwick

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work within a primary school setting?

Teacher Active are currently recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support an Early Years class in a welcoming Primary School in Moseley.

This role offers the perfect blend of nursery-style learning within a structured school environment, on a supply basis.

The Role:

Support children within an Early Years classroom
Assist with phonics, play-based learning, and early development
Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
Provide 1:1 and small group support where required
Work closely with the class teacher to support daily routines

What Does Supply Work Mean?

Working on supply gives you flexibility and variety:

Choose when and where you work
Gain experience across different school settings
Maintain a healthy work-life balance
Ideal for those transitioning from nursery into schools

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A relevant qualification such as:

Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification (CACHE/NVQ/EYE)

A valid Paediatric First Aid qualification (essential)
Experience working within Early Years (Nursery or Reception)
A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach

Requirements:

A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Teacher Active)
Ability to provide 2x recent professional references

Why Work With Teacher Active?

Flexible work to suit your availability
Opportunities in local primary schools
Competitive rates of pay
Dedicated consultant support
Access to CPD and training opportunities

If you’re looking to bring your Early Years experience into a school setting while keeping flexibility, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Apply Now

Register your interest today and start your journey with Teacher Active!

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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