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Empower Teaching Assistants to go beyond
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship empowers current teaching assistants to go beyond traditional support roles—enabling them to lead targeted interventions, support learners with complex needs, and contribute to shaping inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices.
What are pathways are available within this qualification?
There are 3 pathways available within this qualification.
What will you learn?
Learners will build skills in supporting independence, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, using assistive technology, and working collaboratively with education professionals and external agencies. The programme also develops understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, equality and inclusion, alongside reflective and professional practice within specialist support roles.
Curriculum & Educational Frameworks
Develop knowledge of statutory and non-statutory frameworks including the National Curriculum, EYFS, and SEND legislation.
learner satisfaction
for knowledge and professionalism
code of practice
focus
Start date: Register your interest for more information
Course Duration: 27 Months
Delivery method
The apprentice will work towards the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard at Level 5. Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 2 may also be required prior to completion, unless exemptions are already held.
During the apprenticeship, the employer and Access Trainer will agree when the apprentice is ready for the End Point Assessment (EPA).
An independent assessment organisation will carry out the EPA to confirm the apprentice has met all requirements of the standard. EPA typically includes:
A Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant can deliver targeted interventions and advanced classroom support, helping to improve outcomes for pupils with additional or complex learning needs.
Train an apprentice in your school’s systems, SEND provision and intervention strategies, building a skilled practitioner aligned with your specific setting and priorities.
Specialist support helps identify barriers to learning early, enabling more effective interventions that improve engagement, progress and inclusion across the school.
We can upskill existing employees by enrolling them onto an apprenticeship or if you’re looking to grow your business, we can recruit an apprentice on your behalf.
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship that’s right for you. Explore a range of opportunities across the North East and take the first step towards learning, growth and an exciting future.