About the apprenticeship

A Teaching Assistant is found in primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision, and further education institutions such as sixth forms and colleges. Teaching Assistants work cross all age ranges, supporting all learners.

Read more about the apprenticeship on the Skills England website

Assessment methods

Gateway Requirements

At Gateway the apprentice will submit a portfolio of evidence for review. At Gateway the apprentice will have achieved Level 2 English and Maths.

Observation with Questions

The apprentice will complete a 90 minute observation and 20 minutes of questioning, with an Innovate Awarding Assessor on the same day, at their workplace. The Innovate Awarding Assessor will ask the apprentice at least four questions.

Professional Discussion underpinned by your Portfolio

The professional discussion will take place in the apprentice’s workplace or remote with an Innovate Awarding Assessor and will last for 90 minutes. The Innovate Awarding Assessor will ask the apprentice at least 10 questions. The portfolio itself will not be marked.

Grading

Distinction/Merit/Pass/Fail

Resit costs

Professional Discussion: £250. Observation: £350.

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