Apprentice Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Heron Park Primary Academy, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £11,212.50 (apprenticeship rates)

Apprentice Teaching Assistant (SEN) job summary

Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Qualification Opportunity)

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a rewarding career in education while gaining a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will play an important role in supporting pupils' learning both in and out of the classroom.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives and is committed to working hard to achieve their qualification.

We would love to hear from you if:

you have the relevant qualifications to commence a level 3 qualification

you are positive, enthusiastic and eager to learn

you have excellent communication and teamwork skills

you can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

you are patient, caring, and committed to creating an inclusive learning environment

you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your own professional career.

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration 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

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

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Heron Park Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 303 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heron Park Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heron-park-primary-academy

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