This Apprenticeship is a brilliant way to gain new practical and professional skills, on-the-job training, nationally recognised qualifications and earn money at the same time.
Course Overview:
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5 is a 24-month long apprenticeship (Plus EPA of 3 months) that prepares individuals to support learners across various educational settings, including primary, secondary, special schools, and further education institutions.
Specialist teaching assistants work with students of all ages, often focusing on special educational needs (SEND), social and emotional well-being, or specific curriculum areas like EAL, forest schools, or music education. The role involves planning, implementing, and adapting learning activities, while drawing on research and reflective practice.
Specialist teaching assistants build relationships with learners, families, and professionals, contributing to the development of inclusive, supportive learning environments. They are responsible for supporting both individual and group learning, ensuring student safety, and assisting with assessment and evaluation processes. Additionally, they may train and support colleagues in their specialist area..
Specialist teaching assistants work under the supervision of qualified teachers but may take on additional responsibilities depending on the setting.
What Will You Learn:
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship equips experienced teaching assistants with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) needed to excel in supporting students with diverse needs.
Designed to help you specialise in areas such as SEND, behaviour management, and inclusive education, this programme offers a structured pathway to deepen your expertise while continuing to work in your current role. Specialist teaching assistants choose from three main pathways:
SEND – Supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities.
Social and Emotional Well-being – Focusing on mental health and emotional support.
Curriculum Provision – Specialising in subject-specific interventions such as early reading or maths, forest school, or EAL.
The Training Will Include:
- Face-to-face and/or remote workshops together with online learning
- 1:1 support from a Tutor who will visit your workplace
- Progress reviews are to be completed with your Tutor and line manager
- Development of a work-based portfolio to evidence learning
- End-point assessment (EPA)
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements. In order to complete the apprenticeship, you will need English and maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4), but if you don’t have these qualifications don’t let this stop you from undertaking the apprenticeship as we can help you gain the Level 2 requirement during your studies.
Duration:
27 Months
For more information or any queries, please contact our Recruitment Lead, Jason Wales at 01706 63417 or jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk
