Level 3 what do you need ?
You will need an NVQ2 Teaching Assistants. As a minimum you willalso need GCSEs in English and Maths, grade C or above. You must also be accepted by a school in a relevant role for work experience. This will normally be for two-three days a week.

On successful completion you may:

• Seek a permanent post in a North Somerset school on an LSA 1,LSA 2 or a Teaching Assistant graded post.
• With additional experience you could also apply to be assessed for Higher Level Teaching Assistant, (HLTA) status.
• The Apprenticeship is also a step towards a range of further qualifications, for example speech therapy or working with children with learning difficulties. These include opportunities to study for a university level qualification such as a Foundation Degree.

Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of 2 A
Levels and provide entry to study Degree Level courses.

* You may be exempt if you have recently achieved a good grade in English and Maths at GCSE.

Level 2 - What do you need?
4 GCSEs at grade C-E range or completion of a Level 1 course. If you are planning to study an Apprenticeship, these entry requirements are only recommendations, you may well be able to undertake an Apprenticeship with fewer qualifications.

For the Level 2 Higher
Diploma you will need 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade D or above, and preferably a minimum grade C in 2 other
subjects. Alternatively you will need an appropriate Level 1 qualification such as a NVQ 1 or BTEC Introductory
Certificate or Diploma.

On successful completion you may:

• Seek a permanent post in a North Somerset school on an LSA 1,LSA 2 or a Teaching Assistant graded post.
• With additional experience you could also apply to be assessed for Higher Level Teaching Assistant, (HLTA) status.
• The Apprenticeship is also a step towards a range of further qualifications, for example speech therapy or working with children with learning difficulties. These include opportunities to study for a university level qualification such as a Foundation Degree.

Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of 2 A
Levels and provide entry to study Degree Level courses.

* You may be exempt if you have recently achieved a good grade in English and Maths at GCSE.