At a glance
Dual Qualification
Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 &
Thrive Licensed
Practitioner status
Typical duration
18 months
Training method
Live virtual sessions & face-to-face tutoring
Funding value
£12,000
DELIVERY
Delivered by Best Practice Network & Thrive Licensed Trainers
Price for this programme: £12,000 £0
This course is fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy Fund
What is the Thrive Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship?
The Thrive Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, delivered by Best Practice Network with Thrive Licensed Trainers, is an 18-month, work-based programme equivalent to a foundation degree.Designed for teaching assistants (and those in similar support roles) looking to advance their careers, apprentices will be trained to plan, implement and adapt activities, collaborate with teachers, families and external agencies, and advocate for pupils’ needs so they can thrive both personally and academically.
By building skills to support pupils' social and emotional development, teaching assistants are empowered to build pupils’ self-confidence, resilience, and independence using evidence-based techniques that nurture wellbeing and remove barriers to learning.
Upon successful completion, apprentices will qualify as a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant and as a Thrive Licensed Practitioner.
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Thrive training exceeded my expectations and it has brought me huge benefits professionally and personally. It’s been an amazing journey that has completely transformed me. I would advise anyone thinking about starting Thrive training to go for it, for your own mental health and for professional satisfaction.”
Samantha Strange. Personalised Learning Centre Manager, Northfields School & Sports College
Why train with Best Practice Network and Thrive?
This apprenticeship combines Thrive’s expertise in social and emotional wellbeing with Best Practice Network’s award-winning training delivery.Underpinned by Thrive’s proven approach, rooted in evidence and research, and Best Practice Network’s recognition as the Education and Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year two years running, this new wellbeing apprenticeship offers a world-class learning experience that combines the best of both worlds.
How is this programme delivered?
This 18-month Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship combines Thrive’s expertise in social and emotional wellbeing with Best Practice Network’s industry-leading reputation as an Ofsted ‘Good’ apprenticeship training provider. The programme includes:- Interactive online learning
- One-to-one support with your apprenticeship tutor
- Independent learning through online learning materials
- Employer/mentor reviews throughout the whole programme
- End-point assessments to demonstrate your knowledge
Who is it for?
Suitable job roles may include; teaching assistants, attendance mentors, behaviour leads, higher level teaching assistants, social and emotional wellbeing teaching assistants, specialist learning assistant, specialist learning support and other support roles in a classroom environment.
To be eligible, candidates need to:
- Have a minimum of one year’s experience in a relevant role.
- Be employed in a role working closely with children and young people in a classroom environment.
- Have support from an employer and levy account holder.
- Have held UK residency for at least three years.
- Be based in England.
- Have achieved GCSE grade 9-4 (A* - C) or equivalent in English and maths, or be willing to complete Functional Skills Level 2 in these areas.
