As the national occupational standards have been revised, the framework has been updated to reflect the new national vocational qualifications (NVQs).
The apprenticeship framework for supporting teaching and learning in schools replaces the framework for teaching assistants. The new framework consists of the following mandatory components:
- Level 2/3 NVQ in supporting teaching and learning in schools
- Level 2/3 certificate for teaching assistants
- Employer rights and responsibilities
- Key skills
See the guidance in the download section for more information. If you are submitting evidence for certification, the relevant form is also available to download here.
If you need any of the supporting documentation for frameworks for teaching assistants, including the request for certification, please e-mail: standardsandqualifications@tda.gov.uk
Downloads

- Apprenticeship/advance apprenticeship framework and guidance for providers (136 KB)
- Consultation report on framework development (37 KB)
- Apprenticeships in STL: employment rights and responsibilities (68 KB)
- Certification request for apprenticeships in supporting teaching and learning in schools (31 KB)
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