Specialist Teaching Assistant - Information Session

Leeds Trinity University is pleased to invite you to learn more about our Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, a professional development opportunity designed to elevate the skills, confidence, and impact of Teaching Assistants across all phases of education.

This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway for staff to gain specialist knowledge, enhanced practical capability, and a nationally recognised qualification while continuing to support pupils in their current role.

Why Choose the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship?

• Build Advanced Classroom Expertise

Apprentices develop skills in supporting learning, behaviour, inclusion, communication, and curriculum delivery—enhancing the quality of support provided to pupils.

• Improve Outcomes for Learners

Participants learn evidence-based approaches that can be applied directly in school, helping to raise attainment and improve pupil engagement and wellbeing.

• Strengthen Your Workforce

This programme offers a clear progression route for Teaching Assistants, supporting retention, motivation, and long-term school workforce planning.

• High-Quality University Support

Delivered by Leeds Trinity University specialists with extensive school experience, ensuring a blend of academic insight and practical relevance.

• Fully Funded Training

This apprenticeship can be fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or up to 95% funded for non-levy employers—making it both accessible and cost-effective.

Who Is the Programme For?

This apprenticeship is ideal for:

• Current Teaching Assistants wanting to upskill and develop specialist capabilities in supporting learning.

• Early-career school support staff who are enthusiastic and ready to progress into more advanced TA roles.

• HR managers, school business leaders, and apprenticeship leads seeking accredited professional development to grow in-school expertise and support recruitment and retention strategies.