Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Brighton – £10–£13 Per Hour

🌟 Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Brighton – Earn While You Learn!

Early Years Teaching Assistant | EYFS TA | Nursery Teaching Assistant
📍 Location: Brighton
💷 Pay: £10.00–£13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)
🚀 Start Date: ASAP
📅 Contract: Full-Time | Apprenticeship

🌱 Start Your Career in Early Years – Earn While You Learn!

Passionate about working with young children and looking for a way to start your career in education while gaining a recognised qualification?

Engage Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join a welcoming Brighton primary school or nursery setting, supporting children across Nursery and Reception while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

This is more than just an apprenticeship — it’s your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn a salary, achieve a recognised qualification and build a long-term career in Early Years and Primary education.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• 💷 Earn £10.00–£13.00 per hour – above the standard apprenticeship rate
• 🎓 FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
• 🌱 Gain valuable hands-on experience in an EYFS setting
• 📈 Clear progression opportunities towards Level 4 HLTA
• 🤝 Dedicated mentoring and support from Engage Education
• 🏫 Learn directly in a real Brighton school or nursery
• 🚀 Build a strong foundation for a future career in Early Years or Primary teaching

🌈 What You’ll Be Doing

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you’ll be an important part of the classroom team, helping young children learn, grow and develop.

Your role could include:

• Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping deliver engaging play-based learning activities
• Supporting phonics, early reading and numeracy
• Encouraging children’s communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting children’s social, emotional and developmental needs
• Helping with classroom activities, displays and learning resources
• Building positive relationships with children and staff
• Supporting a safe, nurturing and inclusive EYFS environment
• Learning from experienced teachers and Early Years professionals

💛 Who Is This Apprenticeship Perfect For?

You could be a great fit if you’re:

• Passionate about working with young children
• Considering a career in Early Years, teaching or education
• A Psychology, Childcare or Education graduate
• A Nursery Practitioner looking to move into a school environment
• Taking your first steps into education after a career change
• Someone with experience in childcare, youth work, coaching or volunteering

You don’t need previous school experience — we’re looking for the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to working with children.

🎓 Your Training & Career Progression

You’ll complete a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification alongside your practical experience.

Your training will be designed to fit around your role, with study completed flexibly during school holidays.

With the right experience and progression, this could lead towards future opportunities such as:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant → Experienced TA → Level 4 HLTA → Future Teaching Career 🌟

💙 Why Join Engage Education?

Alongside your apprenticeship and qualification, you’ll receive:

• 🤝 Dedicated support from your Engage Education consultant
• 📚 Fully funded professional development
• 🎓 Recognised Level 3 qualification
• 🎁 £50 Amazon voucher for successful referrals
• 🛡️ Full support with your DBS application
• 🌱 Ongoing career guidance and progression support

🚀 Ready to Start Your Education Career?

If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to earn while you learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey as an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Brighton and gain the skills, experience and qualification you need to build a rewarding career working with children.

All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check. Full support will be provided throughout the process.

Please note: Applicants must be committed to completing the 11-month apprenticeship, have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (preferred), and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded course.