Teaching Assistant
Duration
18 Months
Funding Value
£7000
Non-levy Employer Contribution
£350 (5%)
Awarding Body
Highfields
Teaching Assistants work across a range of educational settings, including primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision, and further education institutions like colleges. Their primary role is to support the class teacher in enhancing learners' progress by delivering individual and small group instruction, helping students understand their work, and promoting positive learning behaviours. They work with all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and collaborate with teachers, other professionals, and parents.
During their apprenticeship, individuals gain skills, knowledge, and behaviours in their chosen role and industry. This includes subjects such as;
- Delivery
- Learning and support
- Assessment
- Curriculum
- Child development
- Legislation and policy
- Professional development
- Relationships and role modelling
- Communication
- Pastoral care
This EPA has 2 assessment methods.
- Observation with questions
- Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Assistant Teacher, Classroom Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Specialist Curriculum Support, Teaching Assistant
Level: 3
Duration: 18 Months*
Funding Band: £7000
Non-Levy Employer Contribution: £350 (5%)
Awarding Body: Highfields
- Apprentices may be required to undertake Level 2 in English & Maths
- A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Becoming a teaching assistant is a great springboard towards further roles in education.
Professional body recognition is not relevant to this occupational apprenticeship.