To find out more information and enrol, please visit the website: Spencer Apprenticeships
At Spencer Apprenticeships, we’re taking Teaching Assistant training to the next level. Our Level 5 Specialist TA Practitioner Apprenticeship is designed to enhance your school’s capacity for targeted intervention and learner-focused support, ensuring every student receives the help they need to succeed.
This programme runs for up to 24 months and is focused on both Primary and Secondary learners and we will be holding one cohort per year, starting in November 2025, and consists of blended learning of face to face delivery and online learning.
Pathway Routes:
SEND specialist teaching assistants
Social and emotional well-being specialists Teaching assistants
Curriculum provision specialist teaching assistants
Delivered by education sector experts, this programme equips TAs with specialist skills while providing a fully funded pathway for professional development in key intervention areas. Whether
you're looking to deepen your expertise or your school wants to invest in its support staff, this apprenticeship offers a game changing opportunity to make a lasting impact.
End Point Assessment:
Observation with Questions: An expert watches you in your teaching environment and asks questions about your methods.
Professional Discussion: A structured 90 minute discussion with an examiner to showcase your skills using a portfolio of your real work.
Spencer Apprenticeships - Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant
Apprenticeship Programme
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to developing high‑quality teachers and support staff through accessible and supportive training pathways.
Our apprenticeship programmes enables schools to employ trainee teachers and apprentices while using apprenticeship funding to cover the cost of training. Apprentices train directly in school, work towards a recognised qualification, and complete their End‑Point Assessment as the final stage of the programme.
We are proud to support schools in growing and retaining talented staff, and as an employer‑provider, we bring our passion, expertise and commitment to excellence to this evolving route in schools.
About Spencer Apprenticeships
Spencer Apprenticeships is committed to high-quality professional training for the education sector, supporting excellence in education and securing the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Our vision is to support schools in how they recruit, train and retain exceptional staff using evidence informed principles and skilled trainers.
Our Vision:
To deliver an inspirational, evidence-rich learning experience supported through our values and commitment to excellence in education
To support the growth and success of our partner schools
To be the preferred place to learn, work and progress
To be a leading specialist training provider in the education sector within East Midlands
Contact Spencer Apprenticeships
Ready to start your learning journey? Contact us today to discuss your next steps:
Telephone No: 0115 917010
Website: Spencer Apprenticeships
George Spencer Academy (SCITT) for our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme:
Telephone No: 0115 646 4200
Website: George Spencer Academy SCITT
