Specialist Teaching Assistant
This Level 5 CPD and progression programme is designed for practitioners working
in outdoor education centres, mainstream schools, alternative provision and
specialist settings who use outdoor learning in a planned and purposeful way in the
education of children and young people.
Typical job roles include outdoor activity instructor, teaching assistant, specialist
educator or youth leader. The programme suits those seeking progression and
greater responsibility for designing, delivering and evaluating outdoor learning
provision.
About the Role
The broad purpose of the role is to support the education of children and young people by making specialist provision – plan, implement, and adapt activities in order
to advance learning. Specialist teaching draws on research to develop a critical understanding of the impact of outdoor learning on development. Practitioners
establish relationships with learners, families, other professionals and external agencies to support the education of the children and young people they work with. They contribute to developing a sense of inclusion and belonging for the benefit of the communities that they serve. They draw on their specialism to contribute to the evaluation of learning activities and sustainability in their educational context.
Specialist teaching assistants both reflect on their own practices and support the training and development of others within outdoor learning.
With Channel Training your focus is the curriculum provision pathway. You develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to plan, deliver and evaluate curriculum-aligned outdoor learning that deepens subject understanding and improves engagement, inclusion, wellbeing and achievement.
Wider Curriculum
Training to support individuals in their particular settings as part of the programme can include:
Paddlesport Personal Skills
Bushcraft Personal Skills
Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Skills Development
Walking and Navigation Skills
ITC First: Level 3 Outdoor First Aid
British Canoeing Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course – PSRC
L2 OFQUAL Safeguarding course
Award or Diploma in Education in Training
Award in Assessing Vocationally related Achievements
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme Curriculum
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship programme curriculum covers:
Regulation and Guidance
Develop the knowledge to create safe, inclusive learning environments in outdoor settings by applying legislation, curriculum guidance and organisational policies.
Advancing Learning
Advance learning by creating safe, inclusive Outdoor learning experiences and using effective strategies to help every learner succeed.
Planning and Assessment
Plan and assess learning using effective teaching strategies and assessment methods to support learner progress in outdoor settings.
Professionalism
Demonstrate professional behaviours, reflect on your practice and continually develop your skills to support learners and colleagues.
Communication
Communicate effectively with learners, families and colleagues to build positive relationships, support learning and advocate for learner needs.
Curriculum Provision
Plan, adapt and promote your curriculum area of quality outdoor education to support learner progress and meet national and local requirements.
Training and Assessment
Apprenticeship training comprises on- and off-the-job learning that takes place within contracted time. The programme is structured, well supported and clearly aligned
with the needs of your organisation, clients and young people. An independent Apprenticeship Assessment confirms that you can apply the knowledge, skills and
behaviours developed through the programme. We work closely with employers and apprentices throughout the programme to prepare confidently for the final assessment. You build evidence through workplace practice, reflection, research and planned development activities.
Need More Information?
For full details of the apprenticeship standard, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships website.