Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships provide schools with skilled, confident support staff who play a vital role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

Whether you are looking to develop new talent or build on existing experience, our programmes equip colleagues with the practical skills, professional behaviours, and specialist knowledge needed to make a real impact in the classroom.

From supporting learning and safeguarding pupils to enabling inclusive practice and building strong relationships, apprentices gain the tools they need to contribute effectively from day one, while growing their longterm career in education.

With two pathways to choose from, you can select the level that matches the responsibilities, experience, and progression of your staff.

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 3

The Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship develops confident classroom practitioners who support learning across all age groups and subjects. Apprentices build strong foundational skills in safeguarding, child development, behaviour support, inclusive practice, and effective classroom communication.

Ideal for colleagues starting their career in education or those moving into a support role, this programme helps them become a valued and skilled member of the teaching team.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 5

The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND PATHWAY) apprenticeship is designed for experienced support staff ready to deepen their expertise and take on greater responsibility, particularly in SEND. Apprentices develop advanced skills in assessment, intervention, inclusive practice, behaviour and wellbeing, and leading support for individual pupils and groups.

This pathway prepares colleagues to influence practice across the school, provide specialist SEND support, and contribute meaningfully to pupil progress and inclusion.