EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2

Birchen Coppice Academy, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7JJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours Term Time only plus 5 Inset Days Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC05 - NJC06 Subject to experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Recognised Level 2 EYFS qualification (MUST be recognised as full and relevant by the Department for Education)
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• First aid training as appropriate (e.g. emergency first aid course).
• Experience of working within a Nursery or Early Years setting – supporting children’s learning
• Experience supporting children with a range of needs – including SEND and abilities

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Pay Scales
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Well-being and Support
• Community and Culture

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are looking to appoint an EYFS Teaching assistant Level 2 to support our EYFS team

• Provide high-quality teaching and care, tailored to the individual needs of children within the EYFS
• Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team
• Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

Commitment to safeguarding

Victoria Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

VAT Recruitment Pack template - EYFS Teaching Assistant level 2.pdf - 1.59 MB (opens in new tab)

About Birchen Coppice Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 183 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birchen Coppice Academy website
• Email address: nhall@birchencoppiceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01562 823582
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birchen-coppice-academy

Birchen Coppice Academy is part of Victoria Academies Trust

Arranging a visit to Birchen Coppice Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nhall@birchencoppiceacademy.org.uk.

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