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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Supporting learning, progress and achievement
This Level 3 apprenticeship is designed for those supporting children and young people in educational settings. Learners develop knowledge of safeguarding, child development, the curriculum and assessment, while building practical skills through mentoring, workplace learning and specialist coaching.
Designed for employers developing their support staff and individuals looking to build their skills, confidence and career in education.
Topics, units and assessments
Supporting career development and business success
As part of this apprenticeship, learners will develop knowledge and skills in:
1
Professional Development
Reflect on your practice and develop the skills and knowledge to continually improve.
2
Learner Engagement
Promote participation and independence through effective support and enrichment activities.
3
Safeguarding
Support safeguarding and safe working practices to help protect learners.
4
Equality and Inclusion
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion while supporting the individual needs of learners.
5
Assessment and Progress
Support assessment and monitor learner progress to help identify development needs.
6
Partnership Working
Work effectively with teachers, professionals and others to support positive learner outcomes.
Customised training available
Flexible delivery to suit your business or schedule
Career progression
Career progression that drives personal growth and business success
Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant
A specialist SEND Teaching Assistant provides more focused support to learners with special educational needs and disabilities. The role may involve using individualised strategies to help learners access education, develop independence and make progress, while working closely with teachers, the SENDCo and other professionals. The Level 3 standard specifically develops experience of supporting SEND learners and working with SENDCos and external professionals.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
An HLTA takes on increased responsibility within the classroom and may lead learning activities with individuals, groups or classes. They work closely with teachers to support learning, monitor progress and help create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
Learning Mentor / Pastoral Support
A learner could progress towards a role with a greater focus on supporting pupils' engagement, wellbeing and positive behaviours for learning. This may involve working with individual learners who require additional support to overcome barriers to participating successfully in education.
Teacher
For someone who wants to progress further, a longer-term career goal could be becoming a qualified teacher. Their Teaching Assistant experience provides valuable classroom experience and understanding of how learners develop, although they would need to follow an appropriate teacher-training route and meet the relevant entry and qualification requirements.
Develop your talent
Progress to the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Standard and build the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to support learner success and career development.
I would recommend an apprenticeship because I think it's a great way to combine learning whilst working and I think it's a really good way of being able to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours and practically apply those in the workplace.
Emma, Apprentice
How training works
Designed to minimise disruption while supporting real-world learning
Off the job training is a critical and important element; it must deliver new skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and can include:
Teaching of theory via blended delivery methods
Practical training
Work shadowing
Supported learning and time spent writing any assignments/questions.
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