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Built by educators, not commercial providers. Our programmes ensure high standards of delivery aligned with real school practice, stronger mentorship, access to expertise across multiple schools and trusts to support an immediate, positive impact on pupils, schools and career outcomes.
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At MATAA, we offer diverse apprenticeship programmes tailored for both aspiring apprentices, staff and employers. Explore our options below.
Apprenticeships
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is when an apprentice or existing staff member completes a professional recognised programme alongside their role at school or trust to improve their knowledge, practice and confidence.
Any staff employed by your school or trust and works as part of your team can complete an apprenticeship, and it doesn't affect their salary or working hours. Apprenticeships allow you to grow your own talent and fill skills gaps.
At MATAA, we champion school apprenticeships, drive high-quality MAT-led training and foster collaboration across the education sector.
What About Funding?
The apprenticeship levy is a mandatory UK tax that schools and trusts pay to help fund apprenticeship training.
This money goes into a dedicated pot that can be used to pay for approved apprenticeship training in England, supporting both new recruits and existing staff who want to develop their skills. If levy funds aren’t used within a set period, they expire and are then redirected to support apprenticeship training elsewhere in the system.
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Apprenticeship Programmes
At MATAA, we offer a diverse range of apprenticeship programmes tailored to meet the needs of aspiring apprentices, staff and employers alike. Explore the options available to you.
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Why Choose ?
MATAA was created in response to a shared belief: that apprenticeships in schools deserve a stronger voice, clearer standards, and a collaborative approach that raises quality for all.
We bring together leading Multi‑Academy Trusts (MATs) and specialist providers to create a unified, high‑quality infrastructure for training everyone who contributes to a thriving school community - from early years practitioners and teaching assistants to estates teams, IT professionals, HR, and school leaders.
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"Priory Apprenticeships is proud to be a member of the Association of MAT Apprenticeship Providers. This membership strengthens our apprenticeship offer through collaboration with sector-leading organisations and enables us to play an active role in ensuring the voice of the MAT sector helps shape the future skills agenda."
Nicola Hayward
Deputy Head of Apprenticeships,
The Priory Federation of Academies Trusts