Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard
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This apprenticeship standard at Level 5 focuses on developing teaching assistants into specialised practitioners who can provide tailored support to students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Open to individuals with prior experience as teaching assistants at either Level 3 or with HLTA status who are ready to specialise and take on greater responsibilities.
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship focuses on advanced support roles within the classroom and beyond. Apprentices develop expertise in working with children and young people, including those with additional learning needs, mental health challenges, or other barriers to education.
By investing in this program, employers can build a team of highly skilled practitioners who will:
Support differentiated learning strategies to help all students achieve their potential.
Assist in the development and implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies.
Lead small-group or one-to-one interventions for students needing additional support.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external specialists to deliver holistic care and education.
As part of this apprenticeship standard you will cover a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours which include the following:
Knowledge
Educational Frameworks: Understanding curriculum delivery, assessment methods, and learning strategies for diverse student needs.
Special Needs Education: Expertise in SEND practices, including effective use of assistive technologies and behavior management techniques.
Child Development: Deep understanding of cognitive, social, and emotional development across age groups.
Skills
Adaptable Support: Tailoring learning support to meet individual student needs, enhancing engagement and participation.
Communication Excellence: Collaborating effectively with students, teachers, families, and external professionals.
Intervention Leadership: Designing and delivering impactful interventions to address academic, social, and behavioural challenges.
Behaviors
Empathy and Inclusivity: Demonstrating patience, understanding, and a commitment to creating equitable learning environments.
Proactive Attitude: Taking initiative to identify and address barriers to student success.
Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and applying best practices in teaching support.
Enrolling in the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard is simple and hassle-free. Start by contacting our team to discuss your needs or the needs of your employees either via phone or our enquiry forms on the website.
We’ll guide you through the eligibility requirements and provide an initial assessment to determine the learner’s starting level. From there, we’ll create a tailored learning plan and schedule that works best for you.
With flexible delivery options—online, in-person, or blended—we ensure the enrolment process is smooth and focused on achieving success.
If you don't already hold a Maths or English qualification equivalent to a GCSE pass you may undertake Functional Skills at Level 2. These are optional and as part of the enrolment process you will be given a choice to opt-in or opt-out of undertaking them.
Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English are equivalent to a GCSE pass (grade 4-9) and are essential for career progression, apprenticeships, and further education. Our individually tailored program, with dedicated functional skills tutors, supports individuals in gaining confidence and competence in these vital areas, empowering them to reach their full potential.
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“Following feedback from our staff members they find their tutor supportive and feel that the course they are on is really helping them to grasp the role. Overall, we are very happy with Real Skills and look forward to being able to continue to use them going forward. As a member of the management team, I find Real Skills ‘Supporting your Apprentice’ webinars to be really helpful.”
“I felt very supported during my learning. My assessor was always available if I had any questions and was very understanding.”
“I feel more confident in the classroom, I have a greater understanding of my role and how I can support learners to achieve; and my colleagues to relieve some of their burdens and responsibilities”
“I felt very supported by my assessor and my manager. They were able to help me when I was struggling and the manager was able to give me time to let my assessor come and observe me and complete my exams.”
“I now understand the reasons why we do things the way we do and how children benefit from this. I now feel I can support children successfully and can identify whether a child is behind on development and what I can do to help them progress and develop further”
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