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Sapientia Education Trust consists of 22 schools across Norfolk and Suffolk, serving over 5,500 pupils. The term Sapientia means ‘wisdom’ and all our schools encourage curiosity, discussion, debate and a wide range of learning opportunities.
Sapientia Education Trust is working in partnership with Best Practice Network to support staff across the trust in accessing education-based apprenticeships at all levels, from Early Years to TA, to Post Graduate Teachers and NPQs.
The EYP Level 2 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 12-14 months. It can be funded by the Apprenticeship Levy or co-funded by your employer and the Government.
During this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while studying for your qualification through Off-the-Job training. Additionally, you will earn at least the Apprentice Minimum Wage.
An Early Years Educator (EYE) is responsible for planning and providing effective care for children aged 0-5 in various early years settings.
They count towards the Staff: Child ratio and can mentor Early Years Practitioners. They will implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that enables children to prepare for school.
The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP) Apprenticeship is ideal for proactive, influential practitioners, working directly with children. These highly skilled professionals take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care and lead and support the practice of others.
Teacher Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 3 is ideal for anyone already working as a TA, or looking for a career as a TA.
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed for those looking to become a specialist TA (in one of three pathways) and has at least one year of classroom experience.
Teacher Apprenticeships are available for primary, primary SEND and secondary schools. A fee-free, salaried route for graduates awarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 12 months.
The School Leader Programme is for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities.
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed headteachers looking to improve their leadership capability.
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed executive leaders looking to improve their leadership capability.
The Coaching in Education Apprenticeship Level 5 offers staff in schools the opportunity to develop as confident, evidence-informed coaches—rooted in the realities of education.
For Early Years professionals who coach others, formally or informally, and want to refine their practice. Gain a complete toolkit of proven coaching techniques – from active listening and structured feedback to goal setting and solution-focused conversations – all tailored to the Early Years context.
Valued at £12,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme is ideal for experienced teaching assistants who are looking to advance their careers, take on more responsibility, and build expertise in social and emotional support for children and young people.
Valued at £9,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme empowers teachers, leaders and aspiring leaders to advance their leadership and management skills, while building the expertise to strategically implement the Thrive Approach within a class, department, setting or organisation.
Valued at £12,000, equivalent to a foundation degree, and best suited to those who have previously trained as Licensed Practitioners, this work-based programme is a great fit for experienced teaching assistants and other support staff who are looking to advance their careers, take on more responsibility, and build additional expertise in social and emotional support for children and young people.
Valued at £9,000, equivalent to a foundation degree, and best suited to those who have previously completed Licensed Practitioner training, this work-based programme empowers teachers, leaders and aspiring leaders to advance their leadership and management skills.