Apprenticeships for Schools

Developing Future Education and Sports Professionals.

Why Choose Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships offer schools a powerful, cost-effective way to build a skilled, loyal workforce whilst developing the next generation of education and sports professionals.

  • Grow your own workforce from the ground up
  • Significantly reduce long-term recruitment costs
  • Improve staff retention and build loyalty
  • Strengthen your SEND support provision
  • Develop specialist PE coaching capacity in-house
  • Build long-term staffing capacity that outlasts individual hires

Funding & Support

✓ Funding support available
We guide you through available funding streams and levy options.

✓ Employer incentives
Eligible schools may receive additional employer incentives for hiring apprentices.

✓ Flexible delivery
All programmes are structured around the school day to minimise disruption.

✓ Full guidance throughout
We support you every step from recruitment to qualification.

Available Apprenticeships

We offer four specialist apprenticeship pathways designed specifically for the education and sports sector.

Level 3

Early Years Educator

Develop skilled Early Years practitioners who understand child development, safeguarding and EYFS delivery. Ideal for TAs and support staff working in Reception or nursery settings.

⏱ 18 months typical

Level 3

Teaching Assistant

Build confident, qualified Teaching Assistants who can support learning across the curriculum, including SEND. Perfect for classroom-based staff looking to formalise their skills.

⏱ 18 months typical

Level 5

Teaching Assistant

An advanced pathway for experienced TAs ready to take a more strategic role in learning support, inclusion and intervention planning. Equivalent to Foundation Degree level.

⏱ 24 months typical

Level 4

Sports Coach

Develop professional sports coaches with the skills to deliver high-quality, curriculum-aligned PE, enrichment and coaching programmes across your school. Ideal for sports-focused roles.

⏱ 18 months typical

Why Schools Choose Future Training

Ofsted Good Provider

Our apprenticeship programmes are delivered under an Ofsted-rated Good training provider, giving you confidence in quality and compliance.

Education-Focused Programmes

Every programme is designed specifically for the education and sports sector — not generic training adapted for schools.

Experienced Tutors

Our tutors have real-world experience in schools and coaching settings, making learning relevant and practical from day one.

Recruitment Support

We can help you find the right candidates for your apprenticeship roles, reducing the time and cost of recruitment.

Flexible Delivery Model

All programmes are structured to work around the school calendar and timetable, ensuring minimal disruption to your day.

Book Your Workforce Development Call

Talk to our team about the right apprenticeship pathway for your school. We’ll help you understand your funding options and build a workforce strategy that works long-term.