Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Brighton & Hove Primary School

Earn while you learn | CACHE Level 3 Qualification | Full-Time | Brighton & Hove

Teaching Assistant Apprentice | Brighton & Hove | December 2026 / January 2027 Start

Want to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career? Start your journey in education with a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship!

Whether you’ve recently left education, are considering a career change or simply love the idea of making a difference in children’s lives, this is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable classroom experience and achieve a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification – with the cost of your training covered by your employer!

Engage Education is working with an ambitious and thriving primary school in Brighton & Hove that is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring individual to join their team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, starting in December 2026 or January 2027.

You’ll learn directly from experienced teachers and support staff, developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to build a successful career in education.

Even better, your training will be delivered through a combination of in-person and online learning, allowing you to put your new skills into practice every day while working towards completing your qualification.

🌟 About the role

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you’ll become an important part of the classroom team, helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally while learning what it takes to become an excellent Teaching Assistant.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.

• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support their learning.

• Helping children develop their literacy, numeracy and wider academic skills.

• Supporting pupils with their educational, social and behavioural development.

• Preparing classroom resources and creating engaging learning activities.

• Helping teachers plan and deliver lessons and interventions.

• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.

• Providing feedback to teachers about pupils’ progress and development.

• Getting involved in wider school activities and extracurricular opportunities.

No two days will be the same! You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop your skills and see first-hand the difference you can make to children’s learning and development.

👩‍🏫 Who would this apprenticeship suit?

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about education and excited by the opportunity to learn and develop within a primary school environment.

You might be a recent school or college leaver looking for your first career opportunity, or someone who is ready for a fresh start and wants to move into a more rewarding profession.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A genuine passion for working with children and helping them reach their potential.

• A positive, enthusiastic and can-do attitude.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.

• Patience, resilience and a willingness to learn.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.

• A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and gaining your qualification.

You’ll need to be committed to a minimum 12-month programme to allow you to complete your Level 3 qualification.

Previous school experience is beneficial but the most important thing is having the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

🎓 What’s in it for you?

This is so much more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build a career while gaining a recognised qualification and earning along the way.

Through Engage Education and our highly regarded apprenticeship training partner, you’ll benefit from:

• 🎓 Fully funded CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification – no training costs to you.

• 💷 Pay above standard apprenticeship rates.

• 📚 Earn while you learn with practical, hands-on classroom experience.

• 📝 Tailor-made learning plans to support your individual development.

• 💻 Flexible training combining online and in-person learning.

• 🚀 Opportunity to progress towards a Level 4 qualification.

• 🤝 Dedicated support throughout your apprenticeship.

• 🎁 £50 Amazon voucher when you successfully refer a friend!

💙 Why choose Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we’re passionate about helping people build successful careers in education.

We work closely with schools and trusted apprenticeship providers to give aspiring Teaching Assistants the opportunity, training and support they need to succeed.

You’ll have guidance throughout your journey, helping you develop your confidence, gain practical experience and take your first steps towards a long-term career in education.

🚀 Ready to start your career in education?

If you’re enthusiastic, motivated and excited about the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need years of experience to get started – you just need the passion, commitment and willingness to learn.

Apply today or get in touch with the Engage Education team to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We receive a high volume of applications, so please don’t be disheartened and feel free to apply for any of our other vacancies.

All applicants will be required to undertake a valid Enhanced DBS check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided with this process.

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We look forward to helping you take your first steps into an exciting career in education!