The first term is well underway, and across the country, schools are once again facing the same pressures: rising SEND needs, recruitment gaps, and budgets stretched to the limit.
But what if the solution isn’t in hiring more — it’s in developing the people you already have?
Join Claire (Managing Director, JCL Skills Solutions) and Neil (Course Leader & Former Headteacher) for a live Q&A session exploring how the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is helping schools across England strengthen their SEND provision from within.
This isn’t another policy talk, it’s a practical discussion from people who’ve lived the reality of leading and supporting schools.
What You’ll Learn
- Why building internal SEND expertise is more effective (and affordable) than relying on agencies or recruitment
- The measurable difference a Level 5 Specialist TA makes to learners, staff morale, and whole-school outcomes
- How to use apprenticeship funding to upskill existing staff or recruit new specialists
- Real examples from schools already seeing the benefits
- Step-by-step guidance on how to enrol staff this term
Who Should Attend
- Headteachers looking for sustainable, long-term SEND solutions
- SENCOs seeking practical strategies to strengthen support
- Business Managers managing tight budgets and staff turnover
- MAT leaders and Governors focused on inclusion and retention
