Designed for Catholic school support staff — fully funded and faith-aware
This Catholic-contextualised Level 5 apprenticeship supports your experienced teaching assistants to take the next step in their career, building specialist knowledge in supporting SEND, curriculum delivery, and pupil wellbeing.
Delivered in partnership with Best Practice Network, the programme equips support staff to play a greater strategic role within your Catholic school while promoting inclusion and upholding your school’s mission.
Who is this for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for Teaching Assistants who are:
- Delivering curriculum interventions or subject-specific support
- Working closely with class teachers to enhance learning outcomes
- Keen to progress their career with a recognised Level 5 qualification
- Looking to strengthen their practice in a faith-based context
Programme Features
- Focus on curriculum knowledge, pedagogy and learning strategies
- Develops subject-specific support and classroom delivery skills
- Supports progression into HLTA or mentoring roles
- Fully funded via the apprenticeship levy
What’s covered
The course builds deep understanding and practical skills across key support areas. Participants will learn:
- Child development and how pupils learn
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Assessment, tracking and feedback
- Behaviour and emotional development
- To develop as a reflective practitioner
- To support colleagues and lead practice
- How to embed school values in daily practice
Learning is fully mapped to the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant standard, with additional reflection on the distinct needs of Catholic schools.
This brand new level 5 apprenticeship is ideal for TAs looking to develop their knowledge and confidence in a specialist area and progress their career.”
Emma Reading: Curriculum Manager
For full information and to register, visit The Catholic Schools Partnership website.