
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 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.
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.
Apprenticeships can help with:
Recruitment and retention
Apprenticeships help you build a qualified team by offering clear career pathways and development opportunities
Staffing shortages
Apprenticeships 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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Discover tailored solutions for your business challenges. Get in touch with our team.
Early Years Apprenticeships
With government-funded childcare expanding in September 2025, an estimated 35,000 more nursery staff will be required to meet the demand for places.
With a shortage of qualified practitioners, how will you grow your team?
We currently offer:
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 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.

Thinking the rest of your support team?
You can upskill your team through our professional services apprenticeships.
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