Apprenticeships for Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
Professional Apprenticeships, are an OFSTED OUTSTANDING training provider, working with school and Multi-Academy Trusts to recruit top talent and support professional development.
How can we help?
We specialise in staff development and training, offering a strategic approach to investing in existing staff for bespoke career pathways.
Our apprenticeships provide an excellent opportunity to develop school staff or hire new talent to enhance the workforce. We can assist in attracting talent and filling vacancies for support staff positions in both schools and multi-academy trusts through our programmes.
Apprenticeships
We understand the daily staffing challenges and ratio requirements that schools face. Each school serves unique student profiles, operates within varied community backgrounds, and pursues specific goals. Each apprentice receives training in effective de-escalation techniques, supporting a calm and productive learning atmosphere tailored to your specific needs.
Teaching Assistant
Teaching assistants are a vital role within the school community offering consistent support to children, other staff member and parents and carers.
Here’s how an apprentice can help:
• Cost-effective staffing
• Tailored skill development according to school needs
• High Quality Classroom Support
• Improved student outcomes
• Enhanced classroom management
• Increase teacher capacity
• Support for differentiated learning
• Career development for TAs
• Positive impact on school culture
• Better support for SEND
Business Administration
Schools are a busy place, and administration plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of the school. Here’s how this apprenticeship can help:
• Efficient School Operations
• Financial Management
• Human Resources
• Compliance and Policy Management
• Student and Parent Communication
• System Management
• Resource Management
Team Leader / Supervisor
Team Leader and supervisor apprenticeship in school help by enhancing both the leadership skills of an individual to help with improving of school operations.
Here’s how this apprenticeship can help:
• Improved Leader Skills
• Enhanced Staff Performance and Morale
• Better Management of School Operations
• Personalised Staff Development
• Increased Efficiency in Task Delegation
• Stronger Communications Channels
• Increased School Performance
• Better Handling of school \ projects and Initiatives
• Future Leadership Pipeline
• Improved Staff Retention
Information Communication Technician
IT technicians play a vital role in supporting the schools’ infrastructure and digital learning environment. Here’s how this apprenticeship can help:
• Support Teaching and Learning
ICT technicians ensure that all technology, including but not limited to interactive whiteboards, laptops, visualisers, printers and tablets are working correctly in order for a smooth delivery of education. They also support the integration of digital learning tool and platforms, which enhance the learning environment for children.
• Network and System Maintenance
School reply heavily on the internet and internal networks for the day to day running of the school. ICT technicians maintain these systems and troubleshoot issues and ensure that students and staff have reliable access to digital tools.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting
On-site technicians provide immediate assistance when technical issues arise.
Offer hands on support with software installations.
Why put your staff through an apprenticeship?
- Enhance Employee Satisfaction: Professional development is essential for keeping your employees engaged and satisfied in their roles.
- Boost Retention Rates: Investing in upskilling opportunities helps improve employee retention
- Inclusive Development: Upskilling should be available to all levels of your organisation, ensuring growth across various sectors.
- Identify and Address Skill Gaps: Recognise where your team needs development and provide targeted training to fill those gaps.
- Meet School Demands: Equip your team with the necessary expertise in areas like ICT, Business Administration and skills to drive your school forward.
Safeguarding
The safety of our students, employers, and team is our top priority. We are committed to fostering a secure learning environment where all students feel valued, safe, and supported. Our primary focus is to ensure that both our students and employers know they will be heard and taken seriously.
We have achieved the Leaders in Safeguarding Kitemark, underscoring our dedication to maintaining high safeguarding standards. We actively promote awareness of how to identify concerns and provide clear, accessible reporting channels. For more details on our commitment to student safety, please refer to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy.
FAQs
Yes, you can use apprenticeships to support a variety of job roles. Common positions in schools may include business administration, ICT technician, and team leader/supervisor roles.
For levy-paying employers, the full cost of the apprenticeship is covered by funds from your digital account.
For non-levy paying employers, the government fully covers the costs of apprenticeship training for apprentices aged 16 to 18 years old. For apprentices aged 19 and over, the government funds 95% of the training costs, while the employer is responsible for the remaining 5%. For example, the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship costs £7,000, so the employer would contribute £350.
There is grant funding available. The employer receives a grant of £1,000 to help support apprentices aged 16-18.
Apprentices are considered employees and are subject to National Minimum Wage regulations. There is a specific rate for apprentices, which is currently set at a minimum of £6.40 per hour. Employers have the flexibility to establish a pay rate provided it meets or exceeds the minimum wage.
The apprenticeship minimum wage applies for the entire duration of the apprenticeship for those aged 16 to 18 years old. An apprentice who is 19 or older can be paid the apprenticeship minimum wage for the first 12 months of their apprenticeship; thereafter, they must receive at least the national minimum wage for their age group.
Off-the-job training (OTJT) is a statutory requirement for an English apprenticeship, where 6 hours of the apprentice’s paid week must be dedicated to this training. The training provider must ensure that the OTJT delivered to the apprentice aligns with the following definition:
The apprenticeship minimum wage applies for the entire duration of the apprenticeship for those aged 16 to 18 years old. An apprentice who is 19 or older can be paid the apprenticeship minimum wage for the first 12 months of their apprenticeship; thereafter, they must receive at least the national minimum wage for their age group.
Why Choose Professional Apprenticeships?
We pride ourselves on the high-quality service we provide to our customers, whether it’s the person we are recruiting or the school they will be working in. We place more emphasis on the recruitment and matching process to ensure that both the apprentice and business can be sure they find the perfect match.
There are many misconceptions around apprenticeships. Today people visualise apprenticeships as a viable alternative to university. Over 8,000 schools and local businesses employ apprentices to further develop their workforce.
Here’s what you can expect when partnering with us:
100% First-Time Pass Rate
Supporting apprenticeships to succeed
87% Distinction Rate
Helping apprentices achieve their very best
Free Recruitment
No charge for recruiting with us!
Diversify Your Team
Apprenticeships open doors for everyone
Fill Skill Gaps
Support modern business
Join Our Community
Network and meet other employers
Government funded training for your team
We have a school specialist that can support you through the whole process and answer any of your questions or queries. Rachel has worked in schools and in multi academy trusts for 14 years and has a wealth of knowledge to help support you.
Complete the form on the right or send a message direct to: rachelr@pro-app.co.uk
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