Training Solutions for Employers: Early Years & Teaching Apprenticeships

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Build a skilled workforce with apprenticeships

Our Early Years and Teaching Assistant apprenticeships help employers tackle staffing challenges, enhance workforce quality and save on training costs.

Recognised for excellence

We are rated Ofsted 'Good', reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality apprenticeships for both employers and learners

95% Government funding for SMEs

Access government funding to train new or existing staff through Early Years Apprenticeships and Education Apprenticeships, making your teams development highly affordable.

End-to-end support

We provide full support throughout the apprenticeship journey, from recruitment to training and ongoing progress tracking, tailored to your setting’s needs

Recruitment and upskilling

Get support with hiring apprentices and professional development for your employees.

The challenges facing schools and Early Years settings

Recruiting and retaining skilled staff in nurseries and schools has never been more challenging, but apprentice teachers & early years teaching apprentices can help reduce the strains.

Staffing shortages put pressure on existing teams and increase the cost of continuing to deliver quality provision by using agency staff. This means extra pressure on School Business Managers and Nursery Managers when it comes to financial planning, managing staffing levels and providing adequate training and development.

Teaching apprenticeships can help with:

Recruitment and retention

Apprenticeships help you build a qualified team by offering clear career pathways and development opportunities for apprentice teachers and assistants.

Staffing shortages

Apprentice teachers provide a reliable pipeline of new talent, allowing employers to train individuals from the ground up to meet the specific needs and values of their setting.

Additional free childcare hours

The expansion of free childcare hours demands more qualified staff, and apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way for employers to scale their workforce while meeting rising parental demand.

Maintaining quality provision

High-quality care relies on well-trained, confident staff, and apprenticeships support continuous development aligned with EYFS standards to maintain excellent practice and strong inspection outcomes.

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Early Years Apprentices

With government-funded childcare having expanded in September 2025, an estimated 35,000 more nursery staff is required to meet the demand for places.

With a shortage of qualified practitioners, how will you grow your team?

One of the most efficient and most forward-thinking ways to expand your team is through employing an Early Years apprentice.

We currently offer the following teacher training courses:

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

A great route for school leaver recruitment

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Essential for supervising children and delivering high-quality care

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Perfect for experienced staff who need a formal qualification.

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships

Struggling with staffing shortages in your school? An apprentice teaching assistant could be the answer.

Well-trained Teaching Assistant apprentices can enhance learning quality and support high educational standards, leading to improved Ofsted ratings and school reputation - all without stretching budgets.

We currently offer:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Essential for supporting teachers, engaging pupils and fostering a positive learning space

Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Ideal for experienced staff supporting SEND or specialist curriculum areas

Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer

Essential for keeping teachers and pupils safe and compliant with industry standards.