Delivered by our partners at the National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE)
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is a higher-level programme, equivalent to a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree, designed to build on the expertise of experienced teaching assistants and support them to specialise in areas such as SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), social and emotional well-being, or curriculum provision (for example, literacy, EAL, forest schools or music education). The apprenticeship runs for two years and is delivered across England through a school-based model with online study.
2 years
England, school based
Work based with online study
• September
• January
• April
To be eligible the individual must meet the following criteria:
This programme is ideal for experienced teaching assistants who wish to specialise further, take on additional responsibility in the classroom, and support pupils with specific needs such as SEND, social and emotional development, or curriculum-focused learning.
The apprenticeship is fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, which means there is no direct cost to the learner. Non-levy paying employers can also benefit from government co-funding, which covers 95% of the cost.
Assessment takes place through an End-Point Assessment (EPA), where you demonstrate your competence across all areas of the standard.
On completion, apprentices are well prepared for more advanced roles such as Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), learning mentor, or to progress into teacher training.
Register your interest in Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
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0330 390 4139
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