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Advanced Skills Teaching Assistant Programme
Refine your craft in supporting teaching and learning with the Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme
This Level 5 Apprenticeship is designed for teaching assistants ready to move from supporting classroom learning to facilitating it. You will gain advanced skills in planning lessons, leading small groups, and guiding diverse learners, empowering you to make a greater impact in your school.
This programme equips you with the practical knowledge and confidence to manage a classroom environment, support SEND learners, and collaborate closely with teaching staff. Shape learning experience with expertise and compassion.
Who is it for?
- Those currently in a role supporting young people.
Duration
- 16 months + End Point Assessment
Qualifications
- Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- Specialisms: SEND, Social and Emotional Well-being and Curriculum Provision
Apprenticeship Levy
Fully Funded through the apprenticeship levy.
Pathways
Register interest
You will gain advanced skills in adapting learning, delivering targeted interventions and working collaboratively with professionals to support pupils with additional needs. This pathway equips you with the knowledge and confidence to implement EHCPs effectively, remove barriers to learning and evidence measurable impact for pupils with SEND.
You will develop advanced expertise in subject or phase-specific pedagogy, structured small-group teaching and assessment for learning. This pathway equips you to strengthen classroom instruction, support curriculum progression and deliver measurable impact on pupil attainment.
You will gain advanced expertise in relational practice, behaviour support and early mental health intervention within school settings. This pathway equips you to create safe, nurturing environments that enable pupils to regulate, engage and thrive.
"Additionally, the flexibility of delivery - including online learning and tutor support - has made it easier for staff to engage with professional development alongside their day-to-day responsibilities."
King Edward’s School Trust
Start your journey
We are now accepting registrations of interest for our 2026 cohorts. Submit your details now and one of our team will be in touch. May 2026 Cohort: Applications close 24th April 2026
Advanced Skills Teaching Assistant Programme
Eligibility
- Currently in a role supporting young people
Assessment
- A blend of coursework, practical assessments, and workplace observations
- Observation with professional discussion
- Apprenticeship Portfolio of Evidence
Cost
£0 £12,000
This programme utilises the apprenticeship levy
Overview
- 1 x First Day of Learning
- Monthly Learning Days
Limited spaces available
