Welcome to your Skills Hub
We are a values-driven organisation where Everyone Matters in Making a Difference through Working Together.
The Wessex Learning Trust employs around 1100 people across both teaching and non-teaching roles, in full-time and part-time positions. Each individual plays an essential role in delivering our Trust targets and objectives, helping to enhance the learning and experience of our 6000 pupils across 23 schools, 12 preschools, teacher training centre, and leisure centre facility.
Our aim is to make the Wessex Learning Trust an organisation where people feel proud and passionate about their work in making a difference to future generations, where individuals and school teams are trusted with responsibility and are accountable for what they do, and where the development, diversity and wellbeing of our people is recognised as being as important as that of our learners.
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Apprenticeship
Development Pathways
"Recruitment and Professional Development sit high on our agenda within the People Strategy. Investing levy funds in high-quality CPD empowers our colleagues, strengthens classroom practice and drives sustainable school improvement. Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective, impactful way to grow talent – ensuring every learner benefits from skilled, motivated professionals committed to excellence across our Trust."
Louise Hulbert – Director of People and Culture, The Wessex Learning Trust
Step 1
Take a look at the programmes available across your trust.
Step 2
Ensure you’ve spoken with your line manager about said opportunity.
Step 3
Click into the relevant pathway, then complete the nomination form at the bottom of the page.
Early Years
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship gives you the skills and confidence to support the care, learning and development of children aged 0–5.
Early Years Speech and Language Support Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
Develop into a speech and language champion within your setting through the Early Years Speech & Language Support Practitioner Apprenticeship.
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
The Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship develops the specialist skills and knowledge needed to work independently with children aged 0–5.
Thrive Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
The Thrive Early Years Educator Apprenticeship combines the Level 3 EYE qualification with specialist Thrive modules that build emotional well-being, relational practice and therapeutic approaches to support children aged 0–5.
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship develops advanced knowledge and leadership capability for those who guide practice across early years settings.
Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway Apprenticeship Level 3
The Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway Apprenticeship is a dual-award programme that combines the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with the Level 3 Diploma in Delivering Physical Activity and Sport within the School Environment.
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship helps you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a real difference in the classroom.
Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship Level 3
Gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge with this Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5
The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship equips you with advanced expertise to make a meaningful difference in classrooms and across whole-school support.
Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5 with HLTA
This new Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant programme provides the ultimate career development choice for TAs.
Thrive Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5
This dual-award programme combines the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with Thrive’s wellbeing practitioner training.
Teachers
NPQLBC Apprenticeship Level 4
The NPQLBC Apprenticeship is a dual award which has mapped the DfE’s NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) to the Associate Project Manager Level 4.
NPQLT Apprenticeship Level 4
The NPQLT Apprenticeship is a dual award which has mapped the DfE’s NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT) to the Associate Project Manager Level 4
NPQLTD Apprenticeship Level 4
The NPQLTD Apprenticeship is a dual award which has mapped the DfE’s NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) to the Associate Project Manager Level 4.
Leaders
NPQSENCO Apprenticeship Level 5
Participants build specialist expertise in leading SEND provision while also developing broader leadership, implementation and organisational skills. This ensures that improvements to SEND are not only well designed but are embedded consistently across the school.
School Leader Programme with NPQSL
The School Leader Programme with NPQSL is a dual award that maps the DfE’s flagship NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) to the Learning & Development Consultant Business Partner Level 5.
Headteacher Apprenticeship with NPQH Level 5
The Headteacher Programme is a dual award that maps the DFE’s NPQ for Headship (NPQH) to the Learning & Development Consultant Business Partner Level 5
Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship Level 5
This dual-award programme combines the Learning & Development Consultant Business Partner Level 5 with Thrive Licensed Practitioner status.
Finance
Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2
This Level 2 AAT Accounts of Finance Apprenticeship provides a solid entry point into a career in accounting or finance.
Assistant Accountant Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
Develop a career in finance with a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship in this funded training programme.
Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
Take your finance career to the next level with this Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship with this funded training programme.
School Business Professional Apprenticeship Level 4
Advance your career with a School Business Professional Level 4 Apprenticeship.
Support
Pastoral Support Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 4
The Level 4 Pastoral Support Practitioner Apprenticeship helps you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to support pupil wellbeing, behaviour and engagement.
Speech and Language Support Practitioner Level 5
The Level 5 Speech and Language Support Practitioner Apprenticeship helps you build advanced skills, knowledge and confidence to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
Autism Support Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
Develop specialist expertise in autism support through the Autism Support Practitioner Apprenticeship. Built on the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant standard and developed in partnership with the Liberty Academy Trust, an award-winning provider of autism education.
Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship Level 3
Build essential skills for effective safeguarding with this Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship.
Coaching, Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 3
The Coaching, Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship supports professionals who help others learn, develop and succeed within their School.
Operations
Library Information and Archive Services Apprenticeship Level 3
Developing professionals for accurate and efficient archiving and information management gaining a recognised qualification.
HR Support Apprenticeship Level 3
Develop skills and knowledge on how to keep your organisation compliant, efficient and people focused through a Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship.
School Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3
Develop essential administration skills required within the school environment with this Level 3 School Administrator Apprenticeship.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 4
The AI Practitioner for Schools Apprenticeship Level 4 prepares school and trust staff to lead the ethical, effective and practical use of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and low-code solutions.
Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 2
This programme combines practical workplace experience with structured training to develop the essential administrative, digital, communication and customer service skills that employers value.