The Gatwick School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship on a fixed term basis to continue inspiring young minds.
The role involves supporting colleagues to deliver a high standard of teaching and learning, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met while promoting their learning, development in line with the setting’s ethos and expectations.
We would love to hear from you if:
- you are studying or willing to study towards a Level 2 or 3 in Teaching Assistant qualification
- you are able to follow instructions and work to your initiative as necessary
- you have a genuine passion for working with children
- you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
- A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices, and culture 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
- Two week half term
- All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
- Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
- 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
Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A‑C) or equivalent essential
Paediatric First Aid Certificate desirable
Or a willingness to complete
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers and colleagues essential
- Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential
- Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential
- Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential
- Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks, individual to the pupils’ needs essential
- Ability to create and maintain high‑quality and accurate records essential
- Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential
- Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team essential
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential
- Ability to carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils’ knowledge, understanding, and skills
- Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice
- Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self‑reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the pupils
Experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals essential
- Ability to keep accurate records essential
- Ability to implement high health and safety standards essential
- Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues essential
- Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils, to reinforce self‑esteem essential
- Ability to follow instructions or work on own initiative as necessary
Experience / Knowledge
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others essential
- A knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for the phase you are in
Personal Attributes
- A commitment to the school’s vision, values, and ethos essential
- A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos essential
- Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young people essential
- Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupils essential
- Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the school essential
- Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the county essential
- A passion for working with and supporting children and/or young people essential
- A commitment to giving pupils and families the opportunity to reach their full potential essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters essential
Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Key Role Information
£Apprenticeship rates for the first year followed by NMW
Job type Full Time
Contract type Apprentice
Closing 16/07/2026 00:00
Interview To be confirmed
Start 2 September 2026
Contract term TTO – Term time only
Pay grade Apprenticeship rates
Department EDSUP
Key stage Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
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