Job Title: Early Years (EYFS) Teaching Assistant Location: Brierley Hill (DY5) Start Date: September 2025 Duration: Long term, 5 days Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm Smart Education are working with a small but welcoming, Catholic Primary School in Brierly Hill. The school are seeking an Early Years (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join their team, working within their pre-school class. This position is 5 days per week, until the end of the academic year with the potential to be rolled over to the next academic year. This school focuses heavily on inclusion and ensuring that no pupil is left behind. This has resulted in the school being awarded an Ofsted rating ‘Good’ on their latest inspection. For this role, the school have said that SEND experience is admirable but not essential for their Early Years Teaching Assistants. Their ideal candidate is someone who will be able to use their skills and knowledge to enable them to use their initiative in all aspects of the job. A successful candidate must have a level 2 EYFS qualification to be considered for this role. Having Paediatric First Aid qualification would be admired. Benefits of working for Smart as a Teaching Assistant: * Weekly Pay * Paid to Scale * Holiday Pay * Free CPD Training – Enhance your skills and career opportunities * Dedicated consultant – ongoing support and guidance throughout your placement Job Requirements: * Level 3 EYFS Qualification (or relevant subject) * Valid Childs Enhanced DBS certificate * Clear understanding of Safeguarding surrounding children * Previous experience working in an Early Years setting/ Nursery About Smart Education: Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency, providing opportunities for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND support Staff, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you feel as though this role is the right fit for you, please apply now! Alternatively, if you are looking for a role but this does not meet your needs, please get in touch to find out if we have any other roles that may be more suitable