Teaching Assistant - Early Years Apprentice

Looking for an Early Years apprenticeship?

Kings Ash Academy is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice to 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.  Further details can be found here

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.

Kings Ash Academy is a happy, inclusive, and thriving school committed to providing a supportive environment for both our students and staff. We work closely with our parents and the wider community to ensure our students have every opportunity to reach their full potential. From our high-quality Nursery provision to Key Stage 2, we foster a love of learning, personal growth, and academic achievement in a safe and nurturing environment.

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we offer unlimited professional development opportunities to help our staff grow and achieve their career goals. We believe in investing in our team because when we support our staff, we create a stronger, more successful school community.

Our broad, balanced, and creative curriculum encourages independent thinking, collaboration, and the development of essential life skills, preparing our children to thrive both academically and personally. At Kings Ash Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, aspire, and achieve their highest potential.

Click here to learn more about our school and vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.  That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. 

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

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. 

Next Steps

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contact Emma Varney (Office Manager) via email [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation about the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]