Specialist Teaching Assistant

Apply now

Introduction

Specialist Teaching Assistants play a vital role in inspiring and supporting learners across all year groups, helping them progress and achieve their full potential. They work closely with colleagues to provide tailored support in one of the following three specialisms SEND, Social & Emotional Well-being and Curriculum Provision.

What apprentices will learn

  • Behaviour Management
  • Inclusive Learning Practices
  • Intervention and Support Planning
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Assessment and Observation
  • Advanced Professional Skills
  • Specialist Areas SEND, Curriculum Provision,
  • Social and Emotional Well-Being

Who is this apprenticeship right for?

This Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme is the natural progression route for teaching assistants who look to further their career in education. You can work in primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision, further education institutions such as sixth forms and colleges, and a range of other education settings such as music hubs.

Employer Contribution

£600 for non-levy employers (Non-Levy contribution applies to employers with an annual wage bill of under £3m and enrolling apprentices that are aged 22 and above upon apprenticeship start date).

How will this be delivered?

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of work-based learning to perform the duties of a Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprentice and achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviour required for the role. When ready to finish your apprenticeship, you will sit an end point assessment – but don’t worry you will have loads of support to prepare for this.

Apprenticeship details

Qualification

Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 5

Length of Apprenticeship

21 Months and 3 Months EPA

Typical job roles

SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant, Social and Emotional Well-Being Specialist Teaching Assistant, Curriculum Provision Specialist Teaching Assistant

Apprenticeship Value

£12,000 – Government Funded

Download brochure

TBC

Your journey with Pro Apprenticeships

Module 1
Professional relationships
Employer check-in
Module 2
Legislation and policy
Employer check-in
Module 3
Understanding how pupils learn and develop
Employer check-in
Module 4
Curriculum
Employer check-in
Module 5
The learning environment
Employer check-in
Module 6
Pedagogy
Employer check-in
Module 7
Meeting children’s individual needs
Employer check-in
Module 8
Assessment
Employer check-in
Module 9
Behaviour and pastoral support
Employer check-in
EPA preparation
  • Multiple Choice Test, Presentation, Professional Discussion.
Employer check-in
Gateway Meeting
EPA – Multiple Choice Test
EPA – Project – Report & Presentation
EPA – Professional Discussion

Why Pro 
Apprenticeships?

We are here to empower you to gain the skills you need to progress. Whether that’s for you or your existing team, Pro Apprenticeships is a place where you can grow, supported by industry leading training and tutors that will create personalised training plans just for you.

Ofsted Outstanding Training
100% First Time Pass Rate
87% Distinction Rate
Industry Leading Tutors
Free Recruitment & Placement
A Community of Learners and Support
Leaders in Safeguarding

For Employers

Would you like to hire an apprentice? Or place a member of your team on this apprenticeship? Speak to one of our apprenticeship advisors today to get started!

Find out more

Apply for an apprenticeship

Ready to start your apprenticeship journey? Find a vacancy near you and apply today!

Find out more

What to find out more about this qualification?

Got a question about this apprenticeship? Or would you like more information for your team? Drop us a message and one of our apprenticeship advisors will be in touch!

Looking for our live vacancies? Click here.

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Are you an apprentice or employer?*
Privacy policy agreement*