Role: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Rate of pay: £415 - £475 Dependent on experience Location: Great Barr, Birmingham About the role Connex Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a nursery based within a mainstream school, based in Great Barr, Birmingham. In this role, you will support children aged 0–5 in their early learning and development, working closely with nursery staff to deliver engaging activities that promote communication, social skills, and early literacy and numeracy. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment, assist with planning and adapting activities to meet individual needs—including those with additional requirements—and encourage positive behaviour and independence. Your support will be key in helping each child build a strong foundation for future learning. About the school 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. Benefits of working with Connex · Competitive daily rate · PAYE Paid weekly · Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development · 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 Role Requirements · Level 3 EYFS qualification or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is required. · Previous experience working in Educational is essential. · A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom · An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines · Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education. Are you interested? If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to Protected characteristics statement All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business 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.