Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £415 - £500 P/W
Location: Dudley
**About the role**
Do you have boundless energy, a big smile, and a heart full of patience? Are you ready to jump into the world of glitter, giggles, and glorious learning moments? Then we’d love to hear from you!
We believe every child deserves the best start in life — and that starts with you. We’re looking for a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant situated within Dudley to join our friendly, forward-thinking team and help our little learners explore, create, and shine every single day.
An EYFS Teaching Assistant supports teachers and students to ensure effective learning within the classroom. Their role involves helping with lesson planning and delivery, preparing teaching materials, and providing individual or small-group support to reinforce learning concepts. EYFS Teaching Assistants help maintain a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment, manage student behavior, and assist those with special educational needs or disabilities. They also supervise students during non-classroom activities such as lunch, recess, or school trips. Strong communication, patience, and teamwork are essential, as TAs work closely with teachers and other staff to foster student engagement and progress. While a high school diploma is typically required, additional qualifications or experience in education are often preferred. Ultimately, the EYFS Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting both teachers and students, contributing to the smooth running of the classroom and the overall success of the school.
**Role Requirements**
* Level 3 Childcare Qualification or EYFS Qualification
* Needs to be available 5 days a week
* A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
* Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)
**About the school**
Situated within Dudley, this school has a safe, happy, vibrant and creative environment with very high standards and expectations. Every child is nurtured, given the very best opportunity to succeed and has their talents recognised and valued. Children are praised, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can possibly be to help them develop into confident and resilient individuals. Their aim is for all children to be happy and successful learners whose experiences at the school, have a positive impact on the rest of their lives.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
* Competitive daily rate
* PAYE Paid weekly
* Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
* Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
* Reguar access to your own dedicated consultant
**Are you interested? **
If you are interested in applying for this role situated near Coseley, Dudley, please apply or send your CV to emily.dayconnex-education or call Emily on 0121-456-4040 for more information
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.