Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Sutton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Level 3 TA apprenticeship (CACHE)

Mentoring from Engage Education

Career progression to HLTA

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited in Sutton is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 while you complete a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. The role offers paid training from day one and a clear path to progression.

Pay starts at £10.00–£13.00 per hour with DBS application support and mentoring from Engage Education. Full-time apprenticeship programme runs 11 months with school-based training in Primary settings.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway with funded Level 3 TA
• GCSEs in Maths & English preferred
• Willingness to obtain enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups
• Assist with phonics, literacy, numeracy, and targeted interventions
• Help manage classroom behaviour and engagement
• Support children’s emotional and social development
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and resources

Skills

1:1 pupil support

classroom assistance

phonics support

literacy/numeracy support

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Primary Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant
Location: Sutton
Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour(above apprenticeship rate)
Start Date:03/09/2026
Contract: Full-Time

Earn while you learn as a Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for aPrimary Teaching Assistant job with training, pay from day one, and real career progression?

We’re recruiting aTrainee Teaching Assistant to join a welcomingPrimary School in Sutton, supporting children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 while completing afully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

Why this role stands out

• £10.00+ per hour (above standard apprenticeship wage)
• FREE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE)
• Progression toLevel 4 HLTA
• Full mentoring and support fromEngage Education
• Practical, school-based training designed for Primary settings

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils1:1 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.

Requirements:

• Commitment to a 11-month apprenticeship
• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4+ preferred
• Not enrolled in another government-funded course

Training & benefits

• Study completed flexibly duringschool holidays
• £50 Amazon referral voucher
• DBS application support
• Clear long-term career progression in Primary education

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