Still recruiting support staff for September? 

The academic year only has a few more months left to go and soon it will be time to get ready for a new year. If you are still recruiting support staff for September now is the perfect time to plan for changes to ensure your pupils and teams are fully supported. 

A cost-effective way for schools and trusts to hire new talent and upskill staff is through apprenticeships. 

Why choose funded training programmes 

Apprenticeships and funded training programmes are qualifications that are covered partly or fully by the Apprenticeship Levy. This means that schools can ensure their team is fully qualified and ready to provide exceptional education. There are two ways schools and trusts can use funded training programmes. 

Hire new talent  

Schools can use funded training programmes to hire new team members who will be getting their qualifications while working in the school. This will help your organisation grow and develop talent from within, while getting the benefit of motivated team members. Learn how Oasis Community Learning use apprenticeships in their organisation. 

Upskill and reskill 

Using apprenticeships to upskill or reskill existing team members is a fantastic use of the apprenticeship levy. It’s a cost-effective way to ensure that your team members are fully up to date with their qualifications and can also help your staff develop and progress in their roles. By using apprenticeships to train up staff you will also be eligible to other apprenticeship related benefits like exemptions from National Insurance Contributions for under 21s.  

Learn more about upskilling and reskilling. 

LMP Education’s apprenticeships for schools and MATs 

LMP Education is an award-winning training provider that offers a wide range of funded training programmes for schools to hire new talent or upskill their existing staff. We offer a free recruitment service to help you find your best fit and can help support you in finding the best programmes and pathways for your school. 

Below are some of our most popular programmes. View all apprenticeships for Schools and MATs. 

Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship Level 3 

LMP Education is the first to market the brand-new Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship. This programme provides crucial training and qualifications for safeguarding professionals or for those who have safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role. Learn more about the Safeguarding Support Officer programme. 

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3 

Teaching Assistants are a vital part of a classroom. They assist the class teacher and provide 1-2-1 support for students. Through this programme you can hire new support staff for your school or upskill existing teaching assistants. Learn more about the Teaching Assistant programme. 

Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship Level 3 

The main issue schools in the UK currently face is the SEND crisis. The number of SEN students rises each year but there is a skills gap amongst school staff for SEND specific skills and qualifications. This Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway programme aims to tackle this crisis and help create more SEND qualified teaching staff. Learn more about the SEND pathway programme. 

Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5 

The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme is the natural progression route for teaching assistants who look to further their career in education. This programme offers learners the opportunity to specialise in a particular field of study such as Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social and emotional wellbeing, or specific curriculum provisions like early reading or EAL (English as an Additional Language). Learn more about the Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme. 

School Business Professional Apprenticeship Level 4 

School Business Professionals (SBPs) perform a role which is unique to schools, administering and managing the financial, site and support services within the school context. They provide essential support to school leadership teams, implementing their financial and business decisions. This programme is aimed at SBPs and School Business Managers who look to upskill and gain a further qualification. Learn more about the School Business Professional programme. 

If you are interested in using apprenticeships in your organisation book a discovery call with the LMP Team.