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Apprenticeship Programmes
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Whether early on in a career or a seasoned professional, NCE apprenticeships will help to raise the status of the role and achieve. Professional development delivered at scale with heart, our teaching assistant pathways are designed to transform careers and student outcomes.
Apprenticeship pathways
The UK’s leading apprenticeship provider for teaching assistants
Teaching the future
Our programmes help all staff to support young people
Programmes
Programmes to help you grow, learn and succeed.
Apprenticeship
"Employers value the positive contribution apprentices make to their education settings"
Ofsted, 2022
Fully funded
Fully funded through the apprenticeship levy.
Our founding purpose
Empowering those who support young people to realise their full potential
Captiva Learning empowers youth workers to build confidence, gain recognition, and achieve a degree while making a lasting difference. Our fully funded apprenticeships develop real-world skills and values-based leadership — aligned to the needs of communities and the aspirations of young people.
Still not sure if we’re right for you?
Let’s talk it through. Book a free consultation and we’ll help you explore your options. No pressure, just support.
This programme is for anyone working with young people in a community or education setting—whether you’re early in your career or ready to gain professional status and a degree.
You’ll achieve a full Youth Work Degree (BA Hons) and professional recognition—equipping you to lead, influence policy, and deepen your impact in youth-focused roles.
You’ll need GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths. We’ll support you to meet the entry criteria and find the right starting point if you’re unsure.
You’ll study while working, with flexible online learning, expert support, and practical tasks that relate directly to your role — designed to work around your job and life.
Graduates move into senior youth work roles, community leadership, education support, or policy—backed by a recognised degree and deep, lived experience.
Apprenticeship
Supporting Teaching and Learning Programme
Supporting Teaching and Learning Programme
For those in a role supporting young people.
Apprenticeship
Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme
Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme
Those currently in a role supporting young people.
