Access Industry offers Education apprenticeships designed to equip learners with the practical skills, professional knowledge, and real-world experience needed to succeed in education settings.
Our pathway includes programmes such as the Level 3 Teaching Assistant, tailored to prepare apprentices for in-demand roles supporting teaching, learning, and pupil development across a range of settings. This program combines hands-on experience in the classroom with expert guidance, giving learners the confidence and professional competence to build a successful career in education.
Access Industry offers Education apprenticeships designed to equip learners with the practical skills, professional knowledge, and real-world experience needed to succeed in education settings.
Our pathway includes programmes such as the Level 3 Teaching Assistant, tailored to prepare apprentices for in-demand roles supporting teaching, learning, and pupil development across a range of settings. This program combines hands-on experience in the classroom with expert guidance, giving learners the confidence and professional competence to build a successful career in education.
Education apprenticeships are ideal for anyone passionate about supporting teaching and learning. Learners gain hands-on classroom experience while developing practical skills, confidence, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
These programmes are suited to school leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to start a rewarding career in education and make a positive impact on learners’ development.
At Access Industry, we’re passionate about unlocking potential in the education sector. Our Education Apprenticeships combine practical, classroom-based experience with expert-led training, helping apprentices develop essential skills in supporting teaching and learning, while building confidence, professionalism, and the ability to impact learners of all ages positively.
Access Industry is a trusted, industry-led training provider supporting employers and learners throughout the UK. When you apply for an apprenticeship with us, you’ll receive:
Yes. In England, you can become a qualified teacher through a teaching apprenticeship route, such as a Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship or Teacher Degree Apprenticeship. These routes allow you to earn while you train and work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) without paying university tuition fees.
Yes, but it depends on the route. To become a qualified teacher in England, you typically need a degree. However, there are apprenticeship routes where you can start working in education without a degree (for example, as a Teaching Assistant) and progress into teaching later through further training or a degree apprenticeship.
A Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) usually takes around 12–18 months, including end-point assessment (EPA). The exact duration can vary depending on the employer, apprentice progress, and prior experience.
Most employers ask for:
Some apprenticeships may accept candidates without formal qualifications if they demonstrate strong potential, especially at entry level.
A teaching assistant supports teachers and pupils by:
They play a key role in improving learning outcomes and pupil confidence.
Yes. There is a consistent demand for teachers and education support staff across the UK, particularly in:
Schools are actively looking for both qualified teachers and support staff, making education apprenticeships a strong route into a stable and meaningful career.
Apprenticeships help employers develop skilled staff tailored to their setting. You can build capability internally, improve staff retention, and shape training around your school’s needs while apprentices contribute in the workplace from day one.
Most employers can access apprenticeship levy funding or co-investment funding from the government, meaning training costs are often significantly subsidised or fully covered, depending on eligibility and levy status.
Yes. Apprentices work in your setting from day one, combining on-the-job training with structured learning. They contribute to daily tasks while gradually developing the skills and knowledge required for full competence.
