Apprenticeships from BESA - Level 3 Teaching Assistant

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals wishing to start a career supporting teaching and learning within a primary, secondary, or special educational needs (SEN) setting.

Upon passing, you'll achieve the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, which is a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprentices will be supported by an experienced assessor to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the apprenticeship standard. Each apprentice will have an e-learning package linked to their apprenticeship and is required to attend monthly tutorials. All apprentices are observed in the workplace and have written assignments to complete.

Apprentices must be working with students in year 1 or above in line with the National Curriculum, and must be given a minimum of 6 hours per week, during paid time, for off-the-job training.

Apprentices must be employed for at least 30 hours per week for the duration of the programme, and paid in line with the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage.

• Apprentices aged 16 to 18 without level 2 maths and English qualification will be required to undertake a functional skills programme and achieve a level 2 to achieve the apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE grades 4-1 or C-A*.
   
• Apprentices aged 19 and over who do not already hold the required maths or English qualification may not need to undertake and achieve maths or English to pass the apprenticeship. This will be dependent on the employers decision. 

Apprentices must be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in the UK.

Observation of practice with questions, and a professional discussion.

18 months, plus 3 months to prepare for the apprenticeship assessment.

Levy payers: £7,000.

Non-levy payers: fully funded if apprentice is aged 16-21, otherwise 5% (£350)