Job description
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
- Fringe allowance
- 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
If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on info@thegatwickschool.org.uk or 01293 538779.
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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Gatwick School
Free schools · All-through · Ages 4–16
- Pupils
- 846
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,842
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
- Academy trust
- AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
Loading map…
Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP
Advertisement
More jobs in West Sussex
View all →Brantridge School · Haywards Heath
Facilities Domestic AssistantBrantridge School · Haywards Heath
Academy Facilities Assistant / DriverSouthgate Primary · Crawley
EYFS Learning Support AssistantHolmbush Primary Academy · Shoreham-by-Sea
Teaching AssistantAdvertisement
- Salary
- Apprenticeship rates for the first year followed by NMW
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 9 July 2026
- Closing date
- 23 August 2026
Not the one for you?
Keep looking — there are plenty more teaching jobs in England.
Browse all teaching jobs in England