EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3

Birchen Coppice Academy, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7JJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  8 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours Term Time only plus 5 Inset Days Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC07 - NJC17 Subject to experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Recognised Level 3 EYFS qualification (MUST be recognised as full and relevant by the Department for Education)
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Paediatric Fist Aid trainer
• Experience in leading a team or room in a nursery setting.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in an Early Years setting, preferably with 2-year-olds
• Experience supporting children with a range of needs – including SEND and abilities
• Experience of communicating with parents/carers
• Experience of liaising with professionals •Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice. •Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.
• Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging learning activities
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
  

What the school offers its staff

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

Further details about the role

We are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 for our new 2 year old nursery which is opening 1st September 2025.

• Lead and manage the 2-year-old room, overseeing day-to day operations
• 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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to nhall@birchencoppiceacademy.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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VAT Recruitment Pack template - EYFS Teaching Assistant level 3.pdf - 1.55 MB (opens in new tab)

About Birchen Coppice Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 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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