Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

An Apprenticeship combines real work and learning. As an Apprentice you will usually spend 1 day a week in College and the rest of the week in your workplace.

Apprentices earn a wage and get experience whilst working towards a number of qualifications.

If you wish to work with children, in a classroom setting, supporting teaching and learning, this Apprenticeship would be an ideal starting point.

Example Job Roles as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice

• Nursery Assistant
• Play Group Assistant
• Nursery Nurse
• Teaching Assistant

Progression Routes

A Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship can open doors to a fantastic career! You could continue with your studies, undertaking degree level study at university after an Advanced Apprenticeship, including Teaching. You could also decide to study for a number of professional qualifications in your industry in order for you to progress within your career.

How an Apprenticeship works

There are a number of elements to each Apprenticeship and this is called the framework. Each Apprenticeship framework has up to three main strands:

• Competence based element
• Technical element
• Skills element

These strands are sometimes accompanied by additional qualifications to give the most relevant skills and knowledge required for the job.