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Your support staff are not just helping teachers. They are learning specialists who build bridges for struggling students. We help you recognise and develop that expertise.
Train Together
Realise Your Potential
COACHING AND TEACHING
More Than Just Teaching Assistants
99%
250+
Ofsted Good
Completion Rate
Qualified Facilities Professionals
Rated
Priya's Recognition Journey
From teaching assistant who thought she was "just helping out" to Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher who now designs intervention strategies
Your Recognition Pathway
From building strong coaching foundations to confident leadership that improves performance, culture, and long term results.
Each level helps your team know it, show it, and live it.
Level 3
Teaching Assistant
📅 12-18 months | 💼 Apprenticeship Standard
More than just classroom support.
Your team members learn child development, behavior management, and learning strategies—building confidence to make a real difference in children's educational outcomes.
✓ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate ✓ Behavior Management ✓ SEN Support Strategies ✓ Assessment Support
Know It: Child development, SEN strategies, and safeguarding
Show It: Support learning effectively and manage behaviors positively
Live It: Advocate for every child's right to learn
Level 5
Specialist Teaching Assistant
📅 18-24 months | 💼 Apprenticeship Standard
More than just classroom support.
This advanced programme deepens your team’s skills to deliver targeted, specialist support across diverse educational settings. They build expertise in child and adolescent development, inclusive practice, SEND support, safeguarding, and advanced instructional approaches, working closely with teachers to strengthen outcomes for every learner.
✓ Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Standard ✓ Specialist Focus Options (SEWB, SEND, Curriculum) ✓ Intervention Planning & Delivery ✓ EPA Ready (Observation & Professional Discussion)
Know It: Child and adolescent development, inclusive education and differentiation, SEND, and safeguarding
Show It: Plan and deliver interventions, support behaviour and well-being, and assess progress with effective feedback
Live It: Model professionalism and reflective practice, build inclusive learning environments, and champion pupil success
Show It: Plan and deliver interventions, support behaviour and well-being, and assess progress with effective feedback
Live It: Model professionalism and reflective practice, build inclusive learning environments, and champion pupil success
Ready to Discover Your Team's Hidden Potential?
Book a free assessment or calculate your ROI — either way, you'll see how government funding makes this possible
What is your team’s hidden potential actually worth?
Enter four numbers. See what government-funded development could return to your organisation.
16%
Turnover is currently costing you
£26,880
estimated per year, based on your inputs
Government funding available
up to £84,000
Drawn from your DAS account — no additional budget
Estimated return on your investment
620% – 1,960%
Net annual benefit: £45,220
For every £1 you invest
up to £20 return
Based on your inputs, developing 10 people in your education team could return an estimated £48,720 per year — through lower turnover costs and improved productivity. Your organisation’s investment: as little as £3,500 total.
As a non-levy employer, the government covers 95% of training costs. Your contribution per learner: as little as £350. For eligible new hires under 25, training may be fully funded — plus a £1,000 incentive payment per learner.
Book a free assessment →Sent — check your inbox shortly.
Estimates based on: CIPD Resourcing & Talent Planning Survey 2024 · Oxford Economics · DfE School Workforce in England 2024 · NHS England 2024 · CIPD Good Work Index 2025. Figures are illustrative and not financial advice. A free assessment call will give you a personalised breakdown.
Level 5
Learning & Skills Teacher
📅 15-18 months | 💼 Apprenticeship Standard
More than just delivering a lesson.
Your team develops the knowledge, confidence, and professional practice to educate and inspire across diverse settings, creating inclusive learning experiences and using strong teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.
✓ Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Standard ✓ Teaching, Learning & Assessment Practice ✓ Safeguarding, Prevent & Online Safety ✓ EPA Ready
Know It: Teaching, learning and assessment, pedagogy, safeguarding and Prevent
Show It: Plan and deliver sessions, assess learning, improve practice through action research
Live It: Model professional standards, keep learners safe, commit to continuous development
Show It: Plan and deliver sessions, assess learning, improve practice through action research
Live It: Model professional standards, keep learners safe, commit to continuous development
Ready to Discover Your Team's Hidden Potential?
Book a free assessment or calculate your ROI — either way, you'll see how government funding makes this possible
What is your team’s hidden potential actually worth?
Enter four numbers. See what government-funded development could return to your organisation.
16%
Turnover is currently costing you
£26,880
estimated per year, based on your inputs
Government funding available
up to £84,000
Drawn from your DAS account — no additional budget
Estimated return on your investment
620% – 1,960%
Net annual benefit: £45,220
For every £1 you invest
up to £20 return
Based on your inputs, developing 10 people in your education team could return an estimated £48,720 per year — through lower turnover costs and improved productivity. Your organisation’s investment: as little as £3,500 total.
As a non-levy employer, the government covers 95% of training costs. Your contribution per learner: as little as £350. For eligible new hires under 25, training may be fully funded — plus a £1,000 incentive payment per learner.
Book a free assessment →Sent — check your inbox shortly.
Estimates based on: CIPD Resourcing & Talent Planning Survey 2024 · Oxford Economics · DfE School Workforce in England 2024 · NHS England 2024 · CIPD Good Work Index 2025. Figures are illustrative and not financial advice. A free assessment call will give you a personalised breakdown.
How We Develop Coaching and Teaching Professionals
These aren't simply qualifications. They're deepening expressions of who people are becoming.
Know It
Build strong foundations in child and adolescent development, inclusive practice, and the principles of effective teaching, learning, and assessment. Understand how safeguarding, SEND support, and well-informed pedagogy come together to give every learner a genuine chance to succeed.
Show It
Apply that knowledge where it matters. Plan and deliver sessions and interventions; support behaviour and well-being; assess progress and give feedback that moves learners forward; and work alongside teachers to strengthen outcomes across diverse settings.
Live It
Embody professional standards. Reflect honestly on practice, keep learners safe, build inclusive environments where everyone belongs, and commit to continuous development. Set the tone that helps every learner know they are seen, supported, and capable of more.
Recognition Stories from Our Community
Real transformations from team members who discovered they're more than just their job titles
“Transitioning from a 12-year career in hospitality to a corporate environment was daunting. With the support of my colleagues and tutors, I built the confidence to thrive, strengthened my time management and communication skills, and now feel equipped to build a successful long-term career.”
🏆 AAT Student of the Year Nominee 🏢 Secured apprenticeship at Savills
Ben Mortiboy
12-year hospitality career → Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprentice (Savills)
“I've been learning with Train Together for the past 18 months and am excited to continue with my Level 4 qualification. The journey has been really enriching and fulfilling, significantly enhancing my professional skills and knowledge. The training has also had a significant impact on my productivity in work.”
📚 Continuing to Level 4 💻 Excel efficiency improved
Chloe Lloyd
Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprentice → progressing to Level 4 (AAT)
“I found the apprenticeship enjoyable and well-structured. The mix of online lessons through the training portal and face-to-face Teams calls with my tutor and peers created a balanced learning experience. The training aligned with my role—especially improving my understanding of year-end accounts.
✅ Well-structured learning 📊 Year-end accounts knowledge
Sarah Welch
Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprentice → improved confidence & efficiency at work
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a funded training programme that develops people working in teaching, learning support, and coaching roles while they stay in their job. It builds real capability across child and adolescent development, inclusive practice, safeguarding, and the planning, delivery, and assessment of effective learning.
Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to develop staff to high standards while they continue working, improving retention and strengthening the quality of teaching and support across your setting. Employers may also be eligible for funding and incentives.
They suit teaching assistants ready to deepen their impact, experienced support staff moving into specialist roles, and practitioners stepping up to teach and lead learning. Whether someone is building their first foundations or progressing towards specialist or teacher level, there's a clear route.
Training is blended, combining structured teaching sessions, workplace practice, regular coaching, and progress reviews. The learning is designed to fit around real classroom and teaching commitments, so development happens in the role rather than away from it.
Yes. Many settings use these apprenticeships to recognise and develop the expertise their support staff already have, build confident specialist practitioners, and create clear progression routes that improve retention and outcomes.