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Childcare Healthcare & Education Apprenticeships
Health Care Support Worker (Level 2)
What do they do?
Health and care support workers provide practical, person-centred support while learning the foundations of safe and compassionate care. They can:
- Assist with everyday care, comfort and personal needs
- Follow agreed procedures under appropriate supervision
- Communicate respectfully with individuals, families and colleagues
Create a reliable entry route for new staff while building the essential skills your care service needs.
Adult Care Worker (Level 2)
What do they do?
Adult care workers provide essential frontline support that helps people live safely, independently and with dignity. They can:
- Deliver person-centred care in homes, day services and residential settings
- Support adults with practical, social, emotional and physical needs
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and professional care standards
Ideal for new or developing care staff who want to build confidence, gain recognised skills and make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
Health Care Science Assistant (Level 2)
What do they do?
Healthcare science assistants provide practical support that helps clinical and laboratory services run safely and efficiently. They can:
- Prepare equipment and environments for routine healthcare science procedures
- Record information accurately while maintaining confidentiality
- Support clinical teams by following procedures, safety standards and protocols
Designed for entry-level staff who want to build technical confidence and begin a career within healthcare science.
Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)
What do they do?
Early years practitioners support young children’s learning, development and wellbeing in a supervised role. They can:
- Help deliver activities, purposeful play and daily routines
- Support children’s safety, health and individual needs
- Work with parents, colleagues and other early years professionals
A rewarding starting point for learners entering childcare and for employers looking to develop confident, capable early years staff.
Early Years Educator (Level 3)
What do they do?
Early years educators take greater responsibility for planning learning, assessing development and supporting children’s individual needs. They can:
- Plan and deliver activities that support learning and development
- Observe progress and adapt support for each child
- Work closely with families, colleagues and other professionals
A valuable next step for experienced childcare staff ready to take on more responsibility and strengthen the quality of provision.
Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3)
What do they do?
Lead adult care workers support individuals with more complex needs while helping maintain high standards across the care team. They can:
- Lead person-centred care and respond confidently to changing needs
- Support colleagues, share good practice and help coordinate daily care
- Promote safeguarding, dignity, independence and wellbeing
This pathway helps experienced care staff step up, take greater responsibility and progress towards senior roles.
Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Level 3)
What do they do?
Senior healthcare support workers carry out more advanced care duties while helping teams maintain safe and effective services. They can:
- Complete delegated clinical and care activities
- Support junior colleagues and contribute to teamwork
- Monitor wellbeing, record changes and raise concerns
Develop experienced support workers who can take greater responsibility and add more value to patient care.
Learning Development Practitioner (Level 3)
What do they do?
Senior healthcare support workers provide more advanced care while supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards across the service. They can:
- Carry out delegated clinical and care activities safely
- Support junior staff and contribute to effective teamwork
- Monitor wellbeing, record changes and raise concerns appropriately
This programme helps experienced support workers progress, take on greater responsibility and make a bigger contribution to patient care.
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
What do they do?
Teaching assistants help pupils engage with learning while supporting teachers to create an inclusive and effective classroom. They can:
- Adapt learning activities to meet different needs, including SEND
- Support behaviour, wellbeing and progress across core subjects
- Use assessment and technology to strengthen teaching and learning
A practical route for developing skilled support staff who can make a visible difference to pupils and the wider school team.
Leader in Adult Care (Level 5)
What do they do?
Leaders in adult care take responsibility for service quality, team performance and positive outcomes for the people they support. They can:
- Lead staff and build a positive, accountable care culture
- Oversee safeguarding, compliance and person-centred practice
- Plan improvements and work effectively with partner organisations
Equip existing managers with the skills to raise standards, retain staff and deliver consistently strong care.
Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5)
What do they do?
Specialist teaching assistants provide targeted support for learners with specific needs while helping colleagues improve classroom practice. They can:
- Plan specialist interventions and adapt learning activities
- Support behaviour, mental health and learner wellbeing
- Coach colleagues and apply advanced assessment strategies
Build specialist expertise within your setting and give learners more effective support where it matters most.
Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5)
What do they do?
Early years lead practitioners raise standards by guiding teams, improving practice and keeping children’s development at the centre of decision-making. They can:
- Lead observation, assessment and curriculum planning
- Coach practitioners and share effective approaches
- Use research and reflection to improve the quality of provision
Develop experienced staff into confident leaders who can strengthen performance across your early years setting.