Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- Course Type Adult - Professional
- Subject Area Health Science, Education and Public Services
- Qualification Apprenticeship
- Study Mode: Day Release
- Course Level Level 5
- Location Hele Road Centre
- Course Length Up to 27 months
Overview
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed for experienced teaching assistants who want to develop advanced specialist knowledge and skills to support learners in a range of educational settings. Apprentices may specialise in supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social and emotional wellbeing, English as an Additional Language (EAL), forest school provision, music education, subject-based interventions, or other specialist curriculum areas.
The programme develops the expertise needed to plan, deliver and evaluate learning support, advocate for pupils, work collaboratively with professionals, and create inclusive learning environments that enable all learners to achieve their potential.
Who is this course for?
This apprenticeship is aimed at experienced Teaching Assistants who already work within an educational setting and are looking to progress into a specialist support role.
- What you will study
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During the apprenticeship, you will explore a range of specialist topics that will help you provide high-quality support for learners and colleagues, including:
- Professional Development and Reflective Practice
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Wellbeing and Resilience
- Curriculum Knowledge
- Learner Voice and Advocacy
- Social Contexts of Learning
- Creating Enabling Learning Environments
- Planning for Learning
- Child Development
- Learning Theories
- Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Learning
- Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy
- Technology in Education
- Behaviour for Learning
- Supporting Pupil Wellbeing
- Equity, Equality and Diversity
- Assessment and Monitoring Progress
- Sustainability
- Health and Safety
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Safeguarding
- Communication and Confidentiality
- Assessment
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A summative assessment completed by an Independent End Point Assessor from NCFE once all on-programme elements have been completed. The assessment method for Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant includes:
- Observation
- Professional Discussion with portfolio
- Entry Requirements
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Minimum course entry requirements are Grade 4/C for GCSE Mathematics and English (either Language or Literature) or equivalent. Some experience is desirable but not essential.
Apprentices aged 16-18: If the apprentice has not achieved GCSE English Language and/or Maths Grade 4/C, they are required to study towards, and complete, relevant Functional Skills qualifications.
Apprentices aged 19+: Apprentices can choose to study towards English and Maths qualifications if they wish. Employers may also require them to if these skills are relevant to the role.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Attend an interview
3) Receive your offer and enrol
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