The Level 5 Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship is an 18-month apprenticeship designed for experienced TAs who are ready to take the next step in their career. Delivered by KMT in partnership with ConnectED Apprenticeships, it enables you to develop advanced knowledge of SEND in order to help drive improved outcomes for pupils.
The Level 5 Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship is an 18-month apprenticeship designed for experienced TAs who are ready to take the next step in their career. Delivered by KMT in partnership with ConnectED Apprenticeships, it enables you to develop advanced knowledge of SEND in order to help drive improved outcomes for pupils.
As a Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities that help all pupils make progress. You will play a vital role in contributing to a culture of inclusive practice within your school community and you will work with other professionals, families/carers and pupils to make a real difference.
Your specialist knowledge of SEND and of up-to-date educational research will ensure you have the skills and expertise to advance the learning of pupils with additional needs.
Why choose a Level 5 Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship?
Your expertise will directly benefit the learners who need it most and you will develop a stronger understanding of inclusive practice and how pupils learn. Your advanced skills will help unlock potential and overcome barriers to learning.
You will gain a fully-funded nationally recognised qualification to support your career progression and professional development, all while you continue to earn a salary as you study.
Completion of the Level 5 qualification will also open up onward pathways to a degree and teacher training, if that is your ambition.
For schools, the Level 5 Specialist SEND TA apprenticeship will help retain and motivate experienced staff, while increasing teaching capacity and improving pupil outcomes. This fully-funded* programme provides high-quality training alongside a manageable and flexible approach to evidencing the required off-the-job hours. With onward pathways to a degree and teacher training, it opens up on-the-job pipelines to secure home-grown future teaching talent for your school.
*£11,950 in tuition fees fully funded through the apprenticeship levy. For non-levy paying schools, speak to us about a levy transfer or 5% co-investment.
What's involved with a Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship?
Training is delivered through a mix of live and on-demand sessions and online content, along with regular support and check-ins from KMT and your school-based mentor. A proportion of your working hours across the apprenticeship will be dedicated to you gaining new learning, putting this into practice on the job, and reflection and feedback. You will build up a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme that evidences your progress and you will also complete some presentations and written assignments as part of your overall assessment.
Duration: 18 months (10 modules over 10 half-terms)
Entry Requirements
GCSE Maths & English at Grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English or the capacity to study and pass Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English while on the programme.
Right to live, work and study in the UK and, if applicable, a valid visa to cover the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
Resident in the UK continuously for the past 3 years. (Some exclusions do apply- please contact us for an assessment if you do not meet this requirement.)
At least 2 years’ experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant to a high standard, and the endorsement of your school that you are ready for Level 5 study.
A position of employment that will continue throughout the apprenticeship of at least 30 hours per week. (Speak with us for an assessment if your contract is less than 30 hours.)
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