EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3

Reedswood E-ACT Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8RX

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,749.73 - £24,757.28 Annually (Actual) SCP 9-17

EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

Job Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant

E-ACT Reedswood academy | To Inspire, To Achieve

At E-ACT Reedswood Academy, we aim to inspire and achieve. With a focus on igniting a passion for learning and supporting students to reach their full potential, we create an environment where success is attainable for all.

Join our community dedicated to excellence and aspiration: https://reedswoodacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Reedswood, supporting children in our Reception class.

The successful candidate will have experience working within an Early Years setting and a genuine passion for supporting young children to learn, develop and thrive. You will work closely with the class teacher to provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Assist with the implementation of individual Education/Behaviour plans and Personal Care programs as agreed with the teacher.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

Pay range:

NJC SCP 9-17 £21,749.73 - £24,757.28 (Starting at SCP 9)

(FTE: £28,153.00 - £32,046.00)

32.5 hours per week, term time only 39 weeks per year.

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027.

Qualifications and Skills:

• TA3 qualification or relevant experience
• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade C or equivalent
• Relevant educational experience supporting a child/children in a primary school setting
• Experience of working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs
• Has Ruth Miskin Phonics experience - this would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Reedswood E-ACT Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 478 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Reedswood E-ACT Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reedswood-e-act-academy

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