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Level 5 Apprenticeship Specialist Teaching Assistant

  • SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
  • LEVEL 5
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Course Overview

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st1414-v1-1

Apprenticeship standards are employer-led, meaning that employers can specify exactly what’s required from an apprentice in each specific role. They outline the skills, knowledge and behaviors required to carry out your job role which are delivered and carried out both in the workplace, through teaching & learning and independent learning.
This occupation is found in primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision, further education institutions such as sixth forms and colleges, and a range of other education settings such as music hubs. Specialist teaching assistants will work alongside colleagues to inspire learners to progress and achieve well. Specialist teaching assistants work across all age ranges, supporting a range of learners. 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.

Course Code

Z22MA004

Entry Requirements

GCSE English & Maths at a pass and a level 3 qualification.

Course information

Specialist teaching assistants support provision related to special educational needs and disability (SEND), the social and emotional well-being, of learners, or within another area of specialist curriculum provision such as forest schools, EAL, subject-based interventions or music education. Specialist teaching assistants both reflect on their own practices and support the training and development of others within their specialist area. They will specialise in one of three options:
– SEND specialist teaching assistants support the implementation of SEND policy, processes, and procedure. They will advance learning for those learners with SEND.
– Social and emotional well-being specialist teaching assistants support the implementation of policy, processes, and procedure in this area. They will focus on learners’ social and emotional well-being, to advance learning.
– Curriculum provision specialist teaching assistants provide support for learners and advance learning in a specialist curriculum or subject area of expertise. This may include, but is not limited to, supporting with advancing learning through early reading or early maths interventions, supporting a specific subject area or forest school provision, or supporting provision for learners with English as an additional language (EAL).

Typically 24 months (This does not include EPA period)

– The apprenticeship is delivered in 6 themes- Professionalism; Communication; Advancing Learning; Regulation and Guidance, SEND specialism and Planning & Assessment.
– 10 -12 days of CPD delivered face to face across the 18 month period. (every 4-6 weeks currently planned for a Monday)
– Independent study tasks to be completed in between sessions to build a portfolio of evidence.
– 20% off the job hours per week – to complete tasks. This time can be distributed through the week.
– Some independent study may be required in the apprentices own time.

Skills, knowledge and behaviours are assessed by competencies being displayed in the workplace, observations, employer feedback, assessor progress reviews, evidence collating and the employer enabling you to fulfil the requirements of your Apprenticeship.
On programme assessment will include various coaching and mentoring assessment methods. These assessments are deigned to review the behaviours, knowledge and skills against set gateway criteria. In addition you, your employer and the college are required to maintain an off the job training log evidencing new skills and knowledge being learnt over the duration of the apprenticeship. The final grading of the apprenticeship will be carried out through an End Point Assessment, by an independent assessor.

– Professionally recognised Level 5 qualification, boosting career credibility and prospects.
– Specialised competencies in SEND to feel more empowered in your role
– Development of leadership, reflective practice, mentoring and advanced pedagogical skills.
– Enhanced confidence in planning inclusive learning and advancing learner outcomes.
– Opportunity for personal progression onto further qualifications

On completion of this apprenticeship you will be able to pursue roles like SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), Pastoral Support Lead, or Learning Mentor.

Level 5