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Early Years TA

  • Posted: 05-05-2026
  • Category: Teaching Assistants
  • Location: Wolverhampton
  • Type: Full-time / Temporary
  • Salary: £85.50 - £112 per day
Are you looking to transition from a private day nursery into a primary school setting? Want to use your skills to make a broader impact on children’s learning while benefiting from a better work-life balance and school-friendly hours?
Smile Education wants to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Wolverhampton, seeking a dedicated Early Years professional to support pupils across Nursery and Reception.

The Role
You will play a key role in supporting young learners during this crucial stage of development. The role will involve:
  • Supporting small groups of children with their learning and development
  • Providing one-to-one support where required
  • Assisting the class teacher with engaging Early Years activities
  • Helping to create a nurturing, structured, and positive learning environment
Experience supporting children with Autism would be a strong advantage.

Requirements
  • A relevant Early Years qualification (essential)
  • Previous experience working with young children (nursery or school setting)
  • Ability to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week
  • A caring, proactive, and adaptable approach
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Join?
  • Make a smooth transition into a primary school environment
  • Enjoy improved work-life balance with school hours
  • Join a supportive and welcoming team
  • Ongoing support from Smile Education
If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, apply today with Smile Education and start making a difference in a primary school setting.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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