CHILDREN & EDUCATION APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Gain hands-on experience while developing expertise in areas like SEND, curriculum interventions, and learner well-being—equipping you with the tools to support all learners effectively.
This Level 5 apprenticeship training programme builds the specialist knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support learners with diverse needs across education settings.
It is ideal for experienced teaching assistants who are ready to take the next step in their career, focusing on areas such as special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social and emotional well-being, or a specific curriculum area. This programme supports progression into more specialist support roles and helps learners develop their expertise in inclusive practice, mentoring, and curriculum delivery.
Completing the course earns learners a full and relevant Level 5 qualification - once the End-Point Assessment (EPA) is passed.
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship will offer a comprehensive blend of theoretical and practical learning, including:
This apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to specialise in a particular area such as Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, social and emotional wellbeing, or a specific curriculum provision.
Understanding and Applying SEND Legislation and Theories
Identifying and assessment of SEND
Supporting SEND Learning Through Inclusive Strategies
Social and emotional well-being legislations and theoretical background
Promoting well-being
Learning and Assessment Strategies to Support Well-being
Curriculum policies, practices, processes and procedures. Theoretical background to progression
Curriculum planning and assessment
Promoting learning and the benefits to children and young people
This Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is designed for experienced support staff looking to deepen their expertise and take on more advanced responsibilities within an educational setting. It’s ideal if you are currently a:
Training that’s accessible anytime, anywhere – even on the go
TA apprenticeships are funded up to 100% by the government*
High-quality, user-friendly e-learning platform for course modules
Join a thriving community of like-minded childcare professionals
Our dedicated Development Coaches are renowned for delivering excellence in childcare education
Be assured by our years of success in helping others to thrive
Employer Satisfaction Rate
End-Point Assessment Success
Learner Satisfaction Rate
Learner Retention Rate
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Duration: 18 months including End-Point Assessment
Suitable for: Staff working in residential or community social care settings. Examples include (but are not limited to): education, youth services, youth justice, family support and special educational needs.
Duration: 18 months including End-Point Assessment
Suitable for: Deputy managers or managers in residential or community social care settings. Examples include (but are not limited to): adoption or fostering services, youth justice, family support and special educational needs.
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is designed to advance the skills of experienced support staff working in schools. It focuses on developing in-depth knowledge and expertise in key areas such as SEND, curriculum interventions, emotional well-being, and inclusive practice.
By the end of the programme, you’ll be fully equipped to take on more specialist responsibilities, support complex learner needs, and contribute meaningfully to whole-school improvement alongside teaching staff.
Upon completion, you’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification, demonstrating your readiness for advanced support roles within education.
Working in education is one of the most rewarding ways to make a lasting impact on young lives. Supporting pupils’ learning, development, and well-being requires more than just passion — it demands specialist skills, up-to-date knowledge, and the confidence to take on greater responsibilities in the classroom.
This Level 5 apprenticeship is designed to deepen your expertise and enhance your ability to support diverse learning needs, work collaboratively with teaching staff, and help raise educational standards across your setting.
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is academically equivalent to a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND). It represents advanced learning and is ideal for those looking to deepen their expertise and take on more specialist or senior support roles within education.
As a learner, nothing at all. As an employer, course costs will be covered by levy funding. If your business is not a levy payer, 95% of course costs will be covered by government funding.
The remaining 5% of the £12,000 fee works out at just £600. For the value this will add to your CV and your team at work, the return on your employer’s small investment is a cost-effective way for you to help boost your school’s reputation and outcomes as a whole.
Like any higher-level qualification, the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship requires commitment, motivation, and a willingness to learn. However, you won’t be on your own. The Childcare Company will provide expert guidance, tailored resources, and one-to-one support throughout the programme to help you succeed with confidence.
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship runs for a total of 21 months. However, you do have the opportunity to finish earlier, depending on your preferred pace of working.
The delivery of the course is a blend of online and in-person learning.
As a national training provider, The Childcare Company is dedicated to raising the standard of childcare across the UK.
Whether supporting individuals to excel their day-to-day work, or childcare providers make a positive impact on the people they serve, and on the economy as a whole, we are here every step of the way.
Complete the form below to reach out to The Childcare Company team. Begin the journey to accessing untapped potential, and transforming the lives of children and families for the better.
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Both the Impact Futures and The Childcare Company brands are used interchangeably for both Impact Futures Training Limited and The Child Care Company (Old Windsor) Limited.
