EYFS Teaching Assistant – Walsall – January Start

Prospero Teaching is seeking to recruit experienced and committed EYFS Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools in Walsall.

We fill roles on short term and long-term basis. Many schools book staff for emergency cover, so if you are looking for just a few days work each week this option is available.

Job details:
Location – Walsall
Position – Teaching Assistant (EYFS)
Type of work – Teaching Assistant
Start date – January 2025
Likely Duration – Ongoing
Position end date – Ongoing
Contract type – Temporary
Full & Part time available
Pay negotiable
Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm approx. (term time only)

We are seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants who will:

• Work with alongside the class teacher to support children when accessing the curriculum.
• To support the class teacher in the preparation of lessons
• Support group activities and individuals
• Support the children’s well-being
• Be proactive and flexible in supporting children’s needs
• Work closely with the other staff and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome
• Have NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or recognised equivalent qualification)

We can offer:

• Flexible working to fit around any current commitments
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placements
• Excellent/negotiable rates of pay
• Work in your local area
• Access to accredited CPD

To be eligible for any job with Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

If you wish to hear more or have any queries, please call the Birmingham office on 01212272430.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.