Job Description
Teaching AssistantDo you want a full academic year in EYFS where you support children 1:1, in small groups, and in class, including SEN support, with routines that keep learning calm and consistent?*** Teaching Assistant *** September 2026 to July 2027 *** £85 - £105 per day *** Large primary school, Ward of Yardley *** 1:1, small group and SEN support across EYFSThe Role: You will support Nursery and Reception children through a mix of general classroom support, targeted small groups, and 1:1 SEN support. Your focus is helping children settle, communicate, and make progress in the early building blocks, language, early literacy, early number, and learning behaviours.You will run short, structured sessions with clear routines, recap, model, practise, quick check, then help children apply the skill back in provision. You will model language through play, extend talk with simple prompts, and build vocabulary and sentence structure through stories, games, and daily routines. You will support early literacy through sound awareness, listening skills, blending readiness, and fine motor development for mark making and handwriting. You will support early maths through counting, number recognition, subitising, and simple comparison using practical resources and clear talk. EYFS expectations sit within the statutory framework, covering learning, assessment, and safeguarding and welfare requirements. For SEN support, you will follow agreed strategies and plans, keep routines predictable, and use practical adjustments such as visual prompts, chunked instructions, calm check-ins, and structured transitions. You will keep brief, factual notes on engagement and progress and share updates with the teacher and SENCO so next steps stay clear and support stays joined-up.The Candidate: You bring warmth, patience, and consistency. You keep boundaries professional and you stay calm when children need repetition.
* Degree at 2:2 or above in any subject
* Confident supporting early language, early literacy, and early number
* Comfortable working 1:1 and leading small groups with clear routines
* Experience with children through nurseries, schools, tutoring, coaching, camps, youth work, or volunteering is desirable
* Professional approach to safeguarding, confidentiality, and behaviour expectations, aligned to statutory guidance for schools
* Enhanced DBS required, plus right to work checks, references, and standard school vetting
The School: You will join a large primary school in the Ward of Yardley, serving a busy local community with a higher proportion of under-18s than the city average. Expect clear routines, consistent expectations, and a team approach across EYFS so children get the same messages from every adult. Support is planned into the week with defined focus children and regular review points, so your work stays purposeful and progress stays visible.Apply Now: Send your CV to be considered. If shortlisted, you will get a call to confirm your September 2026 availability, your experience with children, and your confidence supporting EYFS and SEN needs. Checks follow, then the school stage is arranged in good time for the start date.Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.