Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship provides current teaching assistants or learning support assistants with the skills and behaviours to offer specialist support to learners with special education needs or disabilities (SEND) in primary, secondary, special schools and other education providers.
Training begins in 2025. Get in touch to register your interest and discuss your school's needs.
What will the apprenticeship cover?
Specialist Teaching Assistants support learners by planning and adapting activities to enhance education, using research to enrich their expertise. They build relationships with learners, families, and professionals to create an inclusive environment and contribute to evaluating learning and developing others in their field.
The apprentice will specialise in one of three areas:
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SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants implement SEND policies and procedures to enhance learning for students with special educational needs.
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Social and Emotional Well-Being Specialist Teaching Assistants support policies related to learners' social and emotional well-being, promoting their overall learning.
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Curriculum Provision Specialist Teaching Assistants advance learning in specific subjects or curriculum areas, including early reading, early math interventions, or support for learners with English as an additional language (EAL).
Who is this apprenticeship suited for?
The specialist teaching assistant apprenticeship is ideal for individuals already working in education as a mentor, teaching assistant or learning support assistant.
This apprenticeship is specifically tailored for those who want to actively contribute to the development and success of students with diverse learning needs, helping them overcome challenges and thrive in a school environment while working towards gaining a recognised qualification.
How is the apprenticeship delivered?
The programme runs for 24 months and delivered in the workplace. Apprentices and employers will have progress reviews as they work towards their end point assessment.
Register your interest
Fill out your details below to arrange a call back from one of our Business Consultants, or contact the GC Employer Training & Apprenticeships directly on 0345 155 2020 or employer.training@gloscol.ac.uk
The benefits of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide measurable business benefits, including increased productivity, improved staff retention and motivation and addressing skills gaps. They offer cost-effective ways to grow your team and receive industry-recognized qualifications, with ongoing support from Gloucestershire College.
Through practical, on-the-job training with academic study, apprentices are able to gain a higher-level qualification while gaining work experience, ensuring that they have support from their employer and training provider.
How is the apprenticeship funded?
The government will fully fund apprenticeship training for SMEs with apprentices aged 16-21, who started their training after 1 August 2024. For apprentices from the age of 22, the government will fund 95% of the apprenticeship costs.
Levy-paying employers (with a salary bill of over £3m) are advised to utilise 50% of their levy pot for apprenticeship training under the recently announced Growth and Skills Levy that is expected to replace the Apprenticeship Levy under the new government.
Our team can advise on how to maximise the apprenticeship funding.
