Location: Sheldon, B26
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week, potential to go long-term
Start date: To be confirmed

We are recruiting an experienced and proactive Reception Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in South Birmingham. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a Level 3 qualified practitioner with strong Early Years experience who can quickly settle into the classroom and make a positive impact from day one.

Your new school

The school offers a supportive, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Staff work closely together to provide engaging learning experiences and ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Your new role

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, play-based EYFS learning.
• Work with individuals and small groups to develop early literacy, phonics, numeracy and communication skills.
• Help create a stimulating, safe and well-organised Reception environment.
• Observe pupils, contribute to learning records and help identify next steps.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development and promote positive behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents or carers.

What you'll need to succeed

• A Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification
• Strong, recent experience supporting children within EYFS, ideally in a Reception class.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to use initiative and hit the ground running.
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework, early learning goals and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong communication, teamwork and behaviour-management skills.
• Reliability and availability to work five days per week on a long-term basis.

What you'll get in return

• A long-term, full-time opportunity in a supportive primary school.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Access to relevant training and professional development.
• Ongoing guidance throughout the registration, trial and placement process.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference during a key stage of children's development.

What you need to do now

If you are a qualified Reception Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience and are ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for a trial day in the coming weeks.

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