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Empower Teaching Assistants to go beyond
This programme enables experienced Teaching Assistants to progress beyond traditional classroom support, developing the advanced knowledge and skills needed to make a greater impact on teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes. Apprentices are empowered to lead targeted interventions, support learners with complex and additional needs, and contribute to the delivery of inclusive, evidence-informed educational practice.
Develop Expert Specialist Support
Through the programme, learners develop specialist expertise in areas such as SEND, social and emotional wellbeing, and targeted learner support, enabling them to work more independently and effectively alongside teaching staff. By enhancing their ability to identify barriers to learning, implement tailored support strategies, and champion inclusive practice, Specialist Teaching Assistants become an invaluable asset in helping every learner achieve their full potential.
Develop and support SEND provision
This apprenticeship is an effective way to upskill experienced support staff who are ready to take on more specialist responsibilities. Employers can enrol existing employees to strengthen areas such as SEND, behaviour support, targeted interventions and specialist classroom practice.
By supporting the delivery of SEND provision and targeted interventions, SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants help learners with additional needs engage more effectively in education, build confidence, and make meaningful academic, social, and emotional progress.
specialist apprenticeship pathway
training embedded throughout
learner satisfaction
for knowledge and professionalism
Start date: Register your interest for more information
Course Duration: 18 Months
Delivery method
The apprentice will work towards the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard at Level 5, focusing on the SEND pathway.
Throughout the apprenticeship, learners will complete apprenticeship assessment activities (formerly End-Point Assessment) designed to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard.
Assessment may take place throughout the programme and can include a range of methods, depending on the apprenticeship standard. These may include projects, professional discussions, presentations, observations and other assessment activities.
We will work closely with our learners and employers throughout the programme to ensure apprentices are supported and prepared to successfully achieve their apprenticeship.
Learners will build skills in supporting independence, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, using assistive technology, and working collaboratively with education professionals and external agencies. The programme also develops understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, equality and inclusion, alongside reflective and professional practice within specialist support roles.
Upskilling a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant brings enhanced expertise into the classroom, enabling schools to provide high-quality support for pupils with additional or complex needs. Through targeted interventions and evidence-informed practice, they can improve learner engagement, wellbeing, and educational outcomes.
Shape an apprentice’s development around your school’s specific needs, SEND provision, and intervention strategies, creating a highly skilled practitioner who can deliver targeted support, strengthen inclusion, and improve outcomes for pupils.
Early identification of learning barriers enables specialist support to be tailored to individual needs, helping pupils engage more confidently in learning, make sustained progress, and fully participate in school life.
We can upskill existing employees by enrolling them onto an apprenticeship or if you’re looking to grow your business, we can recruit an apprentice on your behalf. We also offer onsite delivery and bespoke monthly sessions shaped around the needs of the Trusts and schools we work with, ensuring the programme aligns with your KPIs and priorities.
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