Harrow Gate - Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow Gate Primary Academy is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3) to join our friendly team. You will support the class teacher to deliver high-quality, creative learning experiences for young children and help create a safe, happy learning environment.

The role includes practical training through Eden Training Solutions, mentoring, and opportunities to develop a career in education. 32.5 hours per week (TTO) plus 5 days, with safeguarding checks and DBS.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with young children.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, organised and willing to learn.
• Committed to wellbeing and development of every child.
• Meets the entry requirements for the Level 3 Apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to provide high-quality, creative learning opportunities for young children.
• Help create a safe, happy and aspirational learning environment.
• Interact with colleagues professionally to promote the school's vision and values.

Skills

Interest in working with children

Caring and patient

Communication skills

Team player

Organised

Willing to learn

Wellbeing focus

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship entry requirements

Job description

Harrow Gate - Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)

Closing date for applications: 8 October 2026, 12.00pm

Reference Number: ELTSEP2612

Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)

(required as soon as possible)

32.5 hours per week TTO + 5 days

We are looking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated and dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant, who will work under the guidance of the class teacher to provide high-quality, creative learning opportunities with a view to developing the whole child. The successful apprentice will be supporting to provide a safe, happy and aspirational learning environment is expected to interact with colleagues on a professional level in order to promote a mutual understanding of the schools vision and values.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in working with young children.
• Is caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is reliable, organised and willing to learn.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of every child.
• Meets the entry requirements for the Level 3 Apprenticeship programme.

We can offer you:

• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• High-quality training through Eden Training Solutions.
• Practical experience in an outstanding Early Years environment.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and build a career in education.
• Dedicated mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship.

Safeguarding

• Harrow Gate Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing Date: Thursday 8 th October 2026

Harrow Gate Primary is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.