EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant
 
Could you help young children settle into school life and enjoy learning from the very start? Are you looking for early years classroom experience that gives you a strong foundation before teacher training?
 
*** EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2026 to July 2027
*** £85 - £101 per day
*** ‘Outstanding’ primary school, Ward of Yardley
*** General classroom duties across the EYFS curriculum
 
The Role:
Support children across EYFS through a mix of classroom assistance, play-based learning, and early development support. You will help pupils settle into routines, build communication, literacy, and early number skills, and work closely with the class teacher to keep children engaged throughout the day.
 
The Candidate:
You are patient, energetic, and able to communicate clearly with young children. You want practical classroom experience, enjoy helping pupils build confidence from the earliest stage, and are keen to develop the understanding needed for a future in teaching.
 
Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education.

 
The School:
This ‘Outstanding’ primary school in the Ward of Yardley offers the chance to build high-quality early years’ experience in a setting where strong routines, purposeful support, and child development are clearly valued. You will work as part of an EYFS team that understands how important the early years are to future progress, giving you exposure to the practical classroom strategies that help children settle, engage, and thrive from the very start.
 
How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
 
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.