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Priory Apprenticeships

Teaching assistants play a vital role in delivering high‐quality learning across schools. Their

work supports effective teaching, strengthens pupil progress and contributes to a calm,

purposeful learning environment.

As part of a Multi‐Academy Trust, Priory Apprenticeships has a deep understanding of the

realities of school life — from the pressures on teaching staff to the increasing complexity of

learner needs.

Our Level 3 programme provides the practical skills, pedagogical knowledge and confidence

needed to allow TAs to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

Typical Workshops:

• Induction & Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant: This workshop introduces the programme, clarifies expectations and explores the responsibilities of a teaching assistant within a school environment.

• Behaviour: Develop practical, evidence‐based strategies to promote positive behaviour and support engagement in busy classroom settings.

• Social and Emotional Learning: Learn how to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, resilience and readiness to learn — a key focus across modern schools.

• Technology: Explore how digital tools and assistive technology enhance accessibility and engagement in the classroom.

• Communication and Collaboration: Discover effective communication strategies for working with teachers, pupils, parents and wider school professionals.

• Curriculum: Understand the national curriculum and how teaching assistants help reinforce learning and adapt tasks to meet pupil needs.

• Maintaining Boundaries: Learn to build positive, professional relationships while maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries in line with school safeguarding culture.

• Learning and Support with the Role of the SENCO: Gain insight into how SENCOs lead inclusive practice, and how TAs support SEND provision across their school.

• Child Development: Explore the key stages of development and how they influence learning, behaviour and support needs in school-aged pupils.

• Visit to a SEND Specialist School: Experience specialist SEND provision first‐hand and observe approaches, interventions and environments that support diverse learners.

• Assessment: Learn how to observe progress, record evidence and contribute to assessment processes that support teaching and learning.

• Delivery (Including Interventions): Develop the skills needed to deliver small‐group and one‐to‐one interventions that align with a teacher’s planning and school priorities.

• Work‐Based Observation: Prepare for your practical observation by understanding expectations and showcasing your TA skills in your own school.

• Safeguarding and Trauma‐Informed Practice Refresher: Refresh key safeguarding knowledge and explore trauma‐informed approaches tailored to school contexts.

End Point Assessment:

• A Professional Discussion – a structured conversation with an independent assessor, based on the apprentice’s portfolio and real examples from their practice.

• A Practical Observation – an assessor observes the apprentice supporting learning in their work setting

Career Progression:

Teaching assistants are essential to every school. The apprenticeship provides essential learning for teaching assistants looking to further their career. Progression routes include:

• Higher Level/ Specialist Teaching Assistant - via our Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant programme

• Teacher training - If eligible, an apprentice may be able to complete our Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship

• Level 4 Learning and skills mentor

  
  

TA apprentices often become a key part of their school and can go on to mentor new members of the team and enhance their leadership skills.