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Teaching Assistant With SEND Level 3 Apprenticeship
Our Teaching Assistant with SEND course is designed for those of you in a school setting who want to gain a recognised qualification while strengthening knowledge and confidence in supporting pupils with SEND.
It blends hands‑on classroom experience with knowledge-based theories and helping participants develop the skills needed to provide effective support to students with additional needs.
As an apprentice, you could be working in:
- Primary, secondary, or special education settings
- Across various age ranges
- With pupils experiencing emotional vulnerabilities or special educational needs
You’ll support teachers in delivering lessons and guiding pupils—either one-to-one or in small groups—to:
- Understand tasks clearly
- Achieve learning objectives
- Stay focused and make meaningful progress
- Implement SEND focused strategies
- Build nurturing environments
- Adapt the curriculum in relation to the SEND environment
Our SEND provision helps learners to create a fully inclusive environment where barriers are removed, strengths are celebrated, and every individual is supported to reach their next steps with confidence. Through personalised learning, specialist support and genuine care, we empower apprentices so they can support their students with SEND needs.
Over the courses of the apprenticeship, within your 1-1 teaching sessions with your educator, you will cover the following SEND focused topics:
- Supporting behaviour for children with SEND
- Communication and support styles
- Provisions and interventions
- Adapting curriculum
- Professional services
Day Courses
To support the knowledge elements of the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, we deliver a series of 4 remote (online) day courses.
Day Course Information (Current Cohort)
Because of the large volumes on our Teaching Assistant apprenticeship cohorts, we run two sets of Day Courses alongside one another. Dates and sessions below:
| 3rd March 2026 | Understanding how pupils learn and develop |
| 10th March 2026 | Understanding how pupils learn and develop |
| 14th Apr 2026 | >Assessment for learning |
| 21st Apr 2026 | Assessment for learning |
| 12th May 2026 | Keeping children safe in education |
| 19th May 2026 | Keeping children safe in education |
| 9th June 2026 | Communication and teamwork |
| 16th June 2026 | Communication and teamwork |
Day Course Information (Next Cohort)
Because of the large volumes on our Teaching Assistant apprenticeship cohorts, we run two sets of Day Courses alongside one another. Dates and sessions below:
| 6th Oct 2026 | Understanding how pupils learn and develop |
| 20th Oct 2026 | Understanding how pupils learn and develop |
| 3rd Nov 2026 | Assessment for learning |
| 10th Nov 2026 | Assessment for learning |
| 1st Dec 2026 | Keeping children safe in education |
| 8th Dec 2026 | Keeping children safe in education |
| 12th Jan 2027 | Communication and teamwork |
| 19th Jan 2027 | Communication and teamwork |
Breakdown of Day Course Content
Our four Day Courses cover the main subject areas of the knowledge elements of the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. They are broken down as follows:
Day 1: Understanding how pupils learn and develop
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Day 2: Assessment for learning
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Day 3: Keeping children safe in education
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Day 4: Communication and teamwork
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AI Smart
Heart of England Training is moving into the future with artificial intelligence, which means you are too.
Every apprentice, whatever their role or programme, benefits from our AI Smart approach, which is part of our HOET Knowledge Boost.
Built to develop practical AI confidence and real-world application, AI Smart equips learners with the knowledge and skills to use AI tools effectively, responsibly, and with purpose.
As learners progress, apprentices go beyond basic understanding by learning how to apply AI thoughtfully to solve genuine workplace challenges, support innovation, and add tangible value to their employer.
Why choose us?
We’re not just trainers—we’re mentors. Our dedicated education team includes experienced Teaching Assistants and educators who understand your journey and will guide you every step of the way. With over 50 years of educational experience, we know what it takes to help you succeed.
- 100% Pass Rate with over half achieving a distinction rate – Our proven track record means you’re set up for success from day one.
- Delivered by Experts – All our education trainers have years of real-world experience working in schools. You’ll learn from true experts who understand what it takes to thrive in the school environment.
- 50+ Years of Apprenticeship Excellence – We’ve been supporting learners and employers since 1971, giving us a deep understanding of how to guide you from learner to fully qualified professional.
- Rated Highly by Apprentices and Employers – We’re proud of our glowing reviews on the official government apprenticeship site, showing consistent satisfaction from past learners.
- Backed by Ofsted Praise – “Senior leaders provide strong and inclusive leadership… They are highly visible and committed to providing good-quality education and training” – Ofsted Report.
- Support Every Step of the Way – From application to employment, our friendly team is here to help you build your skills, confidence, and career.
Testimonies
“We have found that apprenticeships are a great way to encourage staff into the Teaching Assistant role while gaining qualifications on the job. It also enables our existing Teaching Assistants to advance their careers through further qualifications and knowledge” Kelly, Caldecote Community Primary School
“I really enjoyed the break-out rooms during the day courses as it was really beneficial and interesting to be able to speak to different people working in different schools around England. I enjoyed hearing their own experiences on how they are finding the apprenticeship and life working in schools” Hollie, Former Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice
“Throughout I have had lots of support and frequent meetings with my educator. I have also had 1 to 1 sessions to assist my learning and aid me in reflecting on my practice. I feel like I could have approached anyone for support at any time which was amazing.” Shauna, Former Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice
