LEVEL 5

Specialist Teaching Assistant

REQUIREMENTS

  • Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualification, or GCSEs C/4 or above to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study can also be funded up to an approved level 2 in English or maths or both, achievement is not mandatory and employers can choose to opt out.
  • 24 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
  • Minimum of 3 formal observations of practice captured while on programme
  • 24 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
  • ‘Off the job’ training must be provided (418 hours)
  • Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews.

CONTENT

  • Specialist learner support
  • Assessment and learning development
  • Inclusion and wellbeing
  • Partnership working
  • Professional practice and specialism
  • Specialising in one of three options

    1) SEND
    2) Social, emotional and wellbeing
    3) Curriculum provision

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  • Bi-monthly taught session at Gateshead Interchange or online available.
  • Online learning via Google Classroom.
  • Observations of teaching.
  • Professional discussions.

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

  • End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. End Point Assessment will consist of:

    Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.

    Observation of practice, followed by Q&A.

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