Teaching Assistant - Early Years Apprentice
Kings Ash Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 34 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Length of Apprenticeship
Hourly rate
- £8.76
What skills and experience we're looking for
Looking for an Early Years apprenticeship?
Kings Ash Academyis seeking anEarly Years Teaching Assistant Apprenticeto support the learning, development, and progress of pupils within our Early Years setting. You will join a dedicated and supportive team of professionals committed to delivering outstanding, creative, and engaging learning experiences for our children.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathetic, patient, and approachable individual with a genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children while gaining valuable hands-on experience in an educational setting.
As an apprentice, you will play an active role in supporting teaching and learning across the academy while working towards a nationally recognised Early Years qualification. If successful, you will be enrolled on a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship with South Devon College. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive dedicated support from your assessor coach, course tutor, and the experienced team at Kings Ash Academy, providing you with the guidance and opportunities needed to develop your skills and confidence every day.
Upon completion, you will receive a recognised L3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard certificate.
The next Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship cohort begins on 6 October. Delivery takes place online every Tuesday evening, typically between 5pm and 8pm, making it accessible for those already working within a nursery setting.
We would love to hear from anyone who has the skills and enthusiasm to take on this role.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kings Ash Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 333 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Ash Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
At Kings Ash Academy, we are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where every child is empowered to be:
Knowing – curious, informed, and reflective.
Aspiring – ambitious, hopeful, and driven.
Achieving – successful, proud, and fulfilled.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to:
Be able to learn
Be safe
Be happy
Be respected
Be listened to
To achieve these aims, we nurture resilient and confident individuals who can relate to others and express their thoughts with humility and understanding.
Arranging a visit to Kings Ash Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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