Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship: Literacy Specialism

Delegates have the option to choose from one of four specialist pathways including:

• The Literacy specialism
• The Language and Literacy specialism, (which includes Elklan’s Level 3 qualification in Speech & Language Support for 5-11s or 11-16s)
• The SEND specialism
• The Social & Emotional Well-being specialism (including ELSA status)

It is also possible to gain HLTA status through this programme.

In your role as a literacy specialist, you will develop and implement effective literacy lessons and interventions tailored to pupil needs. 

You’ll enhance understanding of literacy assessment and its integration into lesson planning, proactively identifying and supporting pupils with early signs of literacy-related difficulties. You’ll also gain the skills to monitor and evaluate the impact of literacy interventions and lessons through informal assessment. 

• Enhanced knowledge of literacy policies and procedures: Gain a deep understanding of national and local literacy curriculum policies, practices, processes, and procedures
• Improved understanding of literacy acquisition and progression: Develop an understanding of the theoretical foundations of literacy acquisition and progression
• Effective use of literacy assessment tools: Acquire skills in selecting and using appropriate literacy assessment tools to inform teaching and learning 
• Skill development in using assessment tools to advance literacy learning: Demonstrate skills in using assessment tools within literacy to advance learning 
• Improved understanding of impact: Understand the impact of literacy on pupils’ overall development and academic success 
• Effective literacy strategies: Gain the ability to implement effective strategies and interventions to promote literacy skills

Cohorts start once per term, typically in January, April and September. Please visit the ESF Apprenticeships website to confirm start dates and to apply.