Employer InformationThe Aspire School Apprenticeship programme aims to provide schools with an enthusiastic member of support sta�. Aspire specialise in training apprentices that provide classroom, physical education or administrative support.

Bespoke training enables apprentices to support pupils academic and physical development.

Apprenticeships present a fantastic opportunity for local young people to work and learn at the same Time. This enables them to gain valuable experience whilst completing a qualification that prepares them for a future a career in education.

Employing an apprentice provides schools with an extremely cost e�ective way of increasing the number of support sta�.

School Apprenticeships o�er a genuine career pathway in the education sector.

Research has shown that an increase in school support sta� is strongly associated with improved student attainment (TDA, 2010)

RecruitmentNewSchools can have total autonomy over the recruitment process just like recruiting any other member of sta� with added support from Aspire if required.

Or...

ConvertCurrent sta� members trained to Level 1 or below or eligible for conversion to an apprenticeship. Schools may also be aware of a volunteer, parent/family member who would be perfect for the role and benefit from full time employment.

Apprentice Training & QualificationsLevel 2/3 Customer Service

Level 2/3 Business Administration

Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning

NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership

Emergency First Aid and Work Certificate

Safeguarding and Protection ofChildren Certificate

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths,English and ICT

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Potential Job Roles of an Apprentice

Teaching Assistant

PE Technician

PE Teaching Assistant

Sports Team Manager

Fitness Instructor

Learning Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

O�ce Assistant

Reception Assistant

Business Support

Employment Costs

Progression Routes

EmploymentCost*

16 - 18year olds

£4258.00

£4258.00

£4258.00

£0.00

£0.00

£0.00

£1500.00

£1500.00

n/a

£2758.80

£2758.80

£4258.80

19 - 23year olds

24+year olds

TrainingCost*

Total AnnualCost

AGE Grant**

*Employment costs are based on a first year Apprentice being paid the minimum wage of £2.73.** AGE Grants are available for schools that have not employed an Apprentice in the last 12 months.

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Level 2 Apprentices can move onto Level 3

advanced framework.

No limit on number of apprentices schools can

take on*.

School may choose to employ the apprentice

full time.

Apprentice can apply for jobs with other school

organisations.

Apprentice can apply to college or university.

Provides another opportunity & expansion

of school workforce.

Provides development opportunity for current

apprentice.

Second year apprentice can still be paid £2.68 if they are under age 19.

Second year apprentices over 19 must be paid the national minimum wage.