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

Early Years Teaching Assistant | EYFS TA | Nursery Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Horsham
💷 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 to kick-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 and supportive primary school in Horsham. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting children across Nursery and Reception while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a salary, gain valuable classroom experience and achieve a recognised qualification, all while building 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 hands-on experience in a primary school EYFS setting.

• 📈 Progression opportunities towards Level 4 HLTA.

• 🤝 Dedicated mentoring and support from Engage Education.

• 🏫 Learn alongside experienced teachers and Early Years professionals.

• 🚀 Build the foundations for a rewarding career in education.

🌈 What You’ll Be Doing

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you’ll play an important role in helping young children learn, develop and thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups.

• Helping deliver fun and engaging play-based activities.

• Supporting early phonics, reading and numeracy.

• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.

• Supporting children’s social, emotional and developmental needs.

• Preparing classroom resources and supporting learning activities.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

💛 Who Is This Opportunity 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 primary school.

• Looking to start a new career after a change in direction.

• Experienced in childcare, youth work, coaching or volunteering.

No previous school experience is required! We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting children’s development.

🎓 Training & Career Progression

You’ll complete a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification alongside your practical experience, with flexible study arrangements designed to fit around your role.

There are also opportunities to progress towards:

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

💙 Why Join Engage Education?

• Dedicated support from your Engage Education consultant.

• Fully funded professional development.

• Recognised Level 3 qualification.

• 🎁 £50 Amazon voucher for successful referrals.

• Support with your DBS application.

• Ongoing career guidance and progression opportunities.

🚀 Ready to Start Your Education Career?

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

Apply today to begin your journey as an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Horsham and take your first steps towards a rewarding career supporting young 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.