The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is not a taught course; you must be able to study in your own time. You will be assigned an assessor who will provide you with resources and support to complete each unit through a range of assessments.

Apprentices will be assessed and prepared for the Apprenticeship End Point Assessment by their assessor through a range of methods, including written assignments, direct observation in the workplace, professional discussions and the preparation of a portfolio of evidence which will be used in the End Point Assessment.

The End Point Assessment is the final assessment an apprentice undertakes to complete their apprenticeship and is carried out by an independent assessor.
It consists of an observation of practice with questions and a professional discussion underpinned by the portfolio of evidence.

On successful completion of the End Point Assessment the apprentice will be awarded the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with a Pass or Distinction.

Apprentices must record a minimum of 430 hours of learning and development, this is called ‘Off the Job Training’, which must take place during your paid working hours. This can include work shadowing, training, workshops, online learning, mentoring, time for assignment writing or revision. In fact, any learning and development that supports learning on the apprenticeship can be recorded.