Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Walton-on-Thames

Primary Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant

Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey (Elmbridge)

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Full-Time, 5 days a week in school

Begin the new year with a career in a Walton-on-Thames primary school

Looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant job that gives you hands-on classroom experience, pay from day one and a clear route forward?

We’re recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Walton-on-Thames from January. You’ll be in school five days a week, working with children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, while completing a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, with the option to progress to Level 4.

Why this role stands out

• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)

• Progression to Level 4 HLTA

• Full mentoring and support from Engage Education

• Practical, school-based training designed for Primary settings

• A January start, so you can hit the ground running in the spring term

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups

• Assist with phonics, literacy, numeracy and interventions

• Help manage classroom behaviour and engagement

• Support children’s emotional and social development

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and resources

Who should apply

This role is ideal for:

• Aspiring teachers

• Psychology or education graduates

• Nursery practitioners or support staff

• Career changers passionate about working with children

No school experience required, just the right attitude and the drive to make a difference.

Requirements

• Commitment to an 11-month apprenticeship

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred

• Not enrolled in another government-funded course

Training & benefits

• Study completed flexibly during school holidays, leaving term time free for the classroom

• £50 Amazon referral voucher

• DBS application support

• Clear long-term career progression in Primary education

Apply now to start the year as a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Walton-on-Thames and gain a recognised qualification while you earn.

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check – full support provided.