Education and early years apprenticeships

What you could do

You could be an apprentice teacher, teaching assistant or early years educator, playing a vital role in enabling children to get the most out of education in a school or nursery setting.

Apprenticeships can also involve particular specialisms in areas like music or working with pupils with special educational needs or challenging behaviour, helping young people develop their potential.

Apprenticeships include:

• Teacher
• Learning mentor
• Teaching assistant
• Early years teacher

“The headteacher at my school helped me to become an apprentice. I was working as a teaching assistant and wanted to become a fully qualified teacher, so I went to an information evening on different routes into teaching.”

Natalie, 40. Postgraduate teaching apprentice, Bursledon Junior School

Success stories

Meet Melvyn, who is proud of being a positive role model for young children.

Watch a video about Donna, who enjoys having a rewarding job where she is able to earn while getting her qualification.

Watch Lucy and Tanisha talk about gaining real classroom experience while working towards their goals.

Start your career in education and early years

Early years educator

A joyful and rewarding role helping children develop before starting school. Read about early years educator apprenticeships

Teaching Assistant

A role that provides the opportunity to make a life changing impact on students lives, watching them develop thanks to your support. Read about teaching assistant apprenticeships