Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Coombe House School; Crawley; On-site; GBP 8,265 - 12,398; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aurora CPD opportunities

Two week half term

Enrichment days for curriculum input

Aurora Academies Advantage benefits

Paternity leave enhanced

Job summary

The Gatwick School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship on a fixed term basis to inspire young minds. You will support colleagues to deliver high standards of teaching, meeting each child’s needs in line with the school's ethos.

Initial qualifications include GCSE Maths/English and a willingness to pursue Level 2/3 TA qualifications. We offer extensive CPD, enhanced benefits, and the chance to work within an all-through primary and secondary setting within the Aurora Academies Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate desirable; willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs and development.
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, carers and staff.
• Assist with learning tasks and record progress.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety guidelines.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Active listening

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Organisation

Teamwork

Observation

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C)

Paediatric First Aid Certificate desirable

Tools

None

Job description

The Gatwick School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship on a fixed term basis to continue inspiring young minds.

The role involves supporting colleagues to deliver a high standard of teaching and learning, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met while promoting their learning, development in line with the setting's ethos and expectations.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you are studying or willing to study towards a Level 2 or 3 in Teaching Assistant qualification
• you are able to follow instructions and work to your initiative as necessary
• you have a genuine passion for working with children
• you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices , and culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• Two week half term
• All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
• Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Paediatric First Aid Certificate desirable

Or a willingness to complete

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers and colleagues essential

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential

Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential

Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks, individual to the pupils' needs essential

Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate records essential

Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team essential

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential

Ability to carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils' knowledge, understanding, and skills

Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice

Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the pupils

Experience

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals essential

Ability to keep accurate records essential

Ability to implement high health and safety standards essential

Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues essential

Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils, to reinforce self-esteem essential

Ability to follow instructions or work on own initiative as necessary

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others essential

A knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for the phase you are in

Personal Attributes

A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos essential

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos essential

Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young people essential

Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupils essential

Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the school essential

Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the county essential

A passion for working with and supporting children and/or young people essential

A commitment to giving pupils and families the opportunity to reach their full potential essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters essential

The Gatwick School opened in 2014 as an all-through primary and secondary school, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. We currently have over 1000 pupils in the school. In the secondary phase, we are four-form entry throughout Years 7-11, whilst our Primary phase is two-form entry from Reception to Year 6. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley, Horsham, East Sussex and Surrey.

Under new leadership since September 2023, the school has undergone rapid improvement, and has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family. At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. In our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024) Ofsted wrote “Pupils feel part of ‘one big family’ in this ambitious and unique all-through school”. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join The Gatwick School, with:

• Staff turnover significantly below the national average

o100% of staff feel the behaviour policy is aligned to their values; 100% of staff feel leaders in the school consistently enforce the behaviour policy; and 100% of staff feel leaders listen and respond to concerns about behaviour

o100% of staff feel they can have an input into the decision made that relate to their role

o97% of staff believe the school is well led and managed

o100% of staff feel satisfied in the amount of responsibility they have

o92% of staff feel leaders are considerate of their wellbeing

o100% of staff feel leaders use CPD to encourage, challenge and support improvement

o100% of staff feel staff of all different cultures and backgrounds are valued

• Outcomes from reception to year 11 all in line or above national average (Summer 2024-25)
• Attendance of pupil above national average
• Suspensions and exclusions significantly better than the national average
• International school partnership becoming established, with annual staff trips to America
• Good Ofsted rating (May 2024)
• Top 50 most improved school in the country (Summer 2024)

All of this while we look to grow as a school to have outcomes in the top 25% in the country for progress in the summer of 2027; an exceptional Ofsted rating; ranked as the school of choice in the borough; increase our outreach and school to school support, with more schools joining our successful Aurora Academies Trust; and most importantly maintain our happy family of staff and students who enjoy coming to school every day.

We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition.

‘I love working at TGS because it truly feels like one big family. It’s not often you find a workplace where, the support we give each other is so exceptional. We come together during challenging times and take time to celebrate the good moments as well. It makes it easy to show up every day when you have such a strong, caring team around you.’

The Gatwick School

Emily Sturt

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Role Information

£Apprenticeship rates for the first year followed by NMW

Job type Full Time

Contract type Apprentice

Closing 24/08/2026 00:00

Interview To be confirmed

Start 2 September 2026

Contract term TTO - Term time only

Pay grade Apprenticeship rates

Department EDSUP

Key stage Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4