Fully funded via Apprenticeship Levy (co-funding or levy transfer available)
An 18-month apprenticeship for experienced Teaching Assistants who want to lead targeted interventions and raise outcomes. Choose your pathway SEND, Social & Emotional Wellbeing or Curriculum Provision and learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate support that makes a real difference.
Employed TA role with time for off-the-job learning
Right to work/study in the UK and recent UK residency
Choose your specialist pathway
Focus on SEND, Social & Emotional Wellbeing or Curriculum Provision (e.g. early reading, maths, EAL) — tailoring your learning to your role and pupils.
Your apprenticeship won’t cost you anything! Your training is fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. Your school is supported every step of the way with guidance on how to access the right funding option, whether that’s levy, co-funding or transfer. In some cases, employers can also access extra support, which helps make the programme even more accessible.
£0 for learners — covered via Levy or other routes
We’ll guide your school through levy, co-funding or transfer
Extra employer support may be available for eligible apprentices
Tailor your learning to your pupils and setting. You’ll choose one pathway and apply strategies in your classroom with tutor support.
Support learners with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and speech & language needs. Plan accessible tasks, scaffold independence and work well with specialists.
Build calm routines, teach simple regulation strategies and strengthen relationships so pupils are ready to learn.
Lead catch-up in early reading, phonics, maths or EAL. Use quick checks to spot gaps and move learning on.
Build a strong platform for roles such as Higher Level Teaching Assistant, inclusion/specialist responsibilities or a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship.
Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions with clear outcomes.
Take on specialist responsibilities and mentor others.
Progress to HLTA, wider inclusion roles or Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship.
Lead learning and assessment with increased responsibility.
Take ownership of SEND, wellbeing or curriculum priorities.
Continue to qualified teacher status via an apprenticeship route.
Take the next step
We’re welcoming applications for our next cohort. Begin with a quick eligibility check — we’ll guide you and your school through funding and next steps.
