Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships
Now is the time to invest in your team and reap the rewards...
Upskill your existing staff OR take advantage of our free Recruitment Support Service which offers:
- Advertising
- Screening and evaluation
- Shortlisting
- Interviewing
Develop knowledge and skills by undertaking CPD and continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to feedback. Know sources of information, and research in order to inform evidence-based practice.
Understand the principles of: behaviours for learning; reflective practice; learner voice; coaching and mentoring; effective working and communication; developing resilience in self and others; recognising signs of vulnerability; the safe use of equipment and resources.
Anticipate and manage behaviour including for individuals and groups or classes in order to promote self-regulation and independence in both formal and informal learning situations.
Understand child development, the theories of learning, the potential barriers to learning and strategies to overcome them. Encourage the learner's voice. Understand the importance of social, cultural context and factors that may lead to inequitable access, Support the social and emotional well-being of learners.
Establish and develop collaborative relationships with parents/carers, colleagues, other professionals and agencies both within and beyond the organisation.
Communicate information to reflect the needs of the audience. Champion the needs of learners and where appropriate, seek professional help and advice. Support the development of others’ effective practices through mentoring and coaching. Challenge issues and undertake difficult conversations.
Use specialist knowledge and critical understanding of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy, to plan, implement, evaluate and adapt sequences of teaching and learning.
Observe, record and report to a range of stakeholders on assessments. Recognise barriers to learning and strategies to overcome them. Use appropriate equipment and emerging technologies. Use relevant additional professional support.
Support in the dissemination of knowledge and critical understanding of practices, including those that relate to sustainability, diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion.
Promote positive values, behaviours and critical understanding of practices and the aims and ethos of the organisation and sector, applying statutory and non-statutory frameworks. Establish a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for learners.
Specialism pathways: Under appropriate supervision and drawing on specialist knowledge of
• SEND
• Social and emotional well-being
• Curriculum provision
plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate learning and assessment activities including for individuals and groups or classes. Advocate for children and young people in order to support learning and progression.
Benefits to Employers of Having Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships
Improved Learner Outcomes: All TAs gain a better understanding of how to support pupils with a range of needs. Schools would benefit from specialist TAs completing the Level 5 course as progression after the Level 3. They can effectively support students with diverse needs, leading to improved academic and social-emotional outcomes.
Enhanced Inclusion: Create a more inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported and able to reach their full potential.
Address Specific Needs: Tailor training to your school’s requirements by adapting content to suit your specific setting or from Level 5 TA's selecting from specialisms in SEND, Social and Emotional Well-being, Literacy, or PE, Health and Well-being Curriculum.
Sustainable Workforce Development: Build a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to support your school’s long-term goals. This approach fosters loyalty and reduces staff turnover.
Cost-Effective Training: Use the Apprenticeship Levy to cover the programme cost, making it a budget-friendly professional development option and an excellent way to upskill staff.
Positive School Culture: Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, benefiting both staff and students.
Professional Consultation
We will provide expert support and guidance in finding the best apprenticeship for your needs.
Employer Portal
Tailored to your business requirements, including an E documentation library, real time progress and activity reporting and a communications hub.
Learner Management System
Using our UCANlearn Learner Management System we have stripped away paperwork and the bureaucracy often associated with Government funding.
Why UCAN?
We are an established provider with successful relationships with over 70 large and small public and private sector employers. We are approved on a range of public sector procurement frameworks eg. YPO.
What employers like about us:
Recruitment support service
We offer advertising, screening and evaluation, shortlisting and interviewing of prospective apprentices.
Flexible enrolment and delivery
Enrolment is all year round with online eligibility testing. Training can start within 7 days. There is no minimum cohort size. All training is completed in the workplace.
Dedicated sector specialist tutor for the duration of your apprenticeship
This provides continuity and consistency, with a tutor who is familiar with each of the apprentice’s settings and roles.
Content relevance and course length
Expert assessment of prior knowledge and experience to optimise course content and length, important when upskilling existing staff. OTJ hours are not a funding ‘measure’, they are a reflection of the normal activities.
Bespoke Programme Design and Resources
Apprenticeships are NOT one size fits all or ‘standard’. We have the skills to interpret your needs into the standard and add/ align your aspirational activities into KSB.
Functional Skills
Required English and maths is incorporated within our vocational resources from the apprentices’ starting level building to Level 2, all completed within the first 6 to 9 months of the apprenticeship. Our pass rate is 100%.
Information and Guidance
We incorporate bespoke behavioural development tools, designed to help apprentices become highly valued members of your team. Career management skills provide clear goals and career development strategies.
Achievement rates
Our achievement rates are over 30% higher than the national average and 33% of our apprentices achieve a distinction in their awarded apprenticeship.