Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5

Apprentices on the programme can choose to focus on either Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social and emotional wellbeing, or specific curriculum provisions like early reading or EAL (English as an Additional Language). TAs will work alongside qualified professionals, using research-based practices to plan, implement, and adapt learning activities that advance student progress. The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the education of learners by providing specialist support. Specialist teaching assistants plan, implement, and adapt activities in order to advance learning. Specialist teaching assistants will also work alongside colleagues to inspire learners to progress and achieve well and can work across all age groups, supporting a range of learners. This programme is suitable for working in early years settings, primary or secondary schools, alternative education settings, and range of other education settings such as music hubs.