Training Opportunities for TAs, HLTAs and Early Years Colleagues

 

Aspire Academy Trust TA Training Programme

Carefully designed in-house training, delivered in hub groups led by Heads of School. Over three sessions, the programme covers keeping children on task and using the best learning strategies, supporting SEND and behaviour.

• Please ask your Head of School how to access this.

 

GCSEs: Maths, English, Science

• Free for those who do not yet have grade C+/4+ in these subjects.

• Routes available with Cornwall College, Truro College and Cornwall Council Adult Education. 

 

Apprenticeships

This year we are working with Training Together, a training provider of apprenticeships who offer a wide range of courses and opportunities.

Courses can be funded by the Trust's apprenticeship levy fund, although eligibility rules (set by the Government) will apply. Staff looking to enrol on these courses must have an employment contract that covers the duration of the course. This means those on shorter fixed terms may not be able to access apprenticeships; in these instances we will work support individuals to find alternative learning pathways.

• L3 Teaching Assistant
• L3 Teaching Assistant (SEND)
• L3 Early Years Educator
• L3 Sport Teaching Assistant
• L5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
• L5 Specialist Teaching Assistant
• See the full range of courses available here

 

Level 3 Early Years Diploma

• Cornwall College Level 3 Early Years Diploma
  • Study at the College’s St Austell site on Tuesday mornings, or Camborne site on Wednesday mornings. Alternatively, an online evening course is available (Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm). Funding may be available, subject to individual eligibility - click here for more details.  
• Truro College Level 3 Early Years Diploma
  • Study for one year, face to face on Tuesday evenings, 5pm-8pm. Funding may be available, subject to individual eligibility. Click here for more information. 

 

National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Early Years Leadership

• Nationally recognised DfE accredited qualification. 
• For those leading or aspiring to lead EY settings. 
• Funding eligibility criteria applies - please use the eligibility checking tool on the Best Practice Network webpage to check this. 

 

Early Years Initial Teacher Training

• EYITT provided by Best Practice Network. 
• Achieve EYTS which qualifies to teach Nursery (not including Reception)
• Full DfE funding available. 
• Entry requirements: GCSE maths, English and science grade C+/4+, full Bachelor’s degree 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

 

Other options to consider - these routes require self-funding by individuals

 

Initial Teacher Training with Aspire Academy Trust 

• Achieve QTS to teach across primary - please click here for more details.
• Entry requirements: GCSE maths, English and science grade C+/4+, full Bachelor’s degree 2:2 or above, or equivalent.
• Tuition fees: £9,535.
• Train in Aspire academies, supported by highly skilled and experienced practitioners. 
• Achieve QTS with PGCE. 

 

FdA Teaching & Learning - Truro College

• Study for a foundation degree with Truro College - please click here for more details. 

 

Please discuss any courses you may be interested in with your Head of School in the first instance.

Then, please contact Jennifer Butler-Card in advance of any applications being made. Some courses require confirmation of trust funds and other checks prior to application.