Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant (Nursery) Contract: Long-Term Ongoing Pay Rate: £92 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications) Are you passionate about supporting…

Pay rate £92 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 October 2026

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Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant (Nursery)
Contract: Long-Term Ongoing
Pay Rate: £92 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about supporting young children during their early years of education?

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Edgbaston seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children within their Nursery class. This is a full-time, long-term position offering the opportunity to make a real difference during a crucial stage of children's development.

We are looking for a caring and proactive individual who can nurture children's learning, wellbeing, and independence while working closely with the class teacher and wider Early Years team.

Key Responsibilities

Support teaching and learning within the Nursery classroom.
Assist with the delivery of engaging and creative Early Years activities.
Encourage the social, emotional, and educational development of pupils.
Provide support during play-based learning sessions both indoors and outdoors.
Assist with observations and contribute to children's learning records when required.
Support children with personal care needs, including toileting and changing where necessary.
Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Requirements

A recognised Early Years specific qualification (Level 2, Level 3, or equivalent).
Experience working within a Nursery, Preschool, or Early Years setting.
A caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
Confidence supporting children's personal care needs.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

GCA Approved Supplier
opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
free Safeguarding training
refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website -
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities

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