Build a foundation for your future in childhood education, with an Apprenticeship focusing on becoming an Early Years Educator or Teaching Assistant.
Education and Early Years
Early Years Apprenticeships
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant
Learn from industry professionals
Our Apprenticeships are designed and taught through our connections with businesses and industry partners.
With their expert teaching, extensive links and the opportunity to take part in relevant work projects, you will gain the skills needed to develop in the world of Education and Early Years.
As part of your apprenticeship, you can also attend College workshops to upgrade your learning.
Hear from our apprentices
Gallia – Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice
“I’ve really enjoyed exploring the different ways of helping young people with their learning, and growing my confidence throughout the course.
“The employer that I worked with was Pilgrim’s Way Primary School, where I worked alongside my tutor, Beverly, who was amazing.
“To build my skills in the employer setting is amazing, because I could see myself growing each step of the way with different skills. As an example, my confidence grew relating to behaviour management as well.
“By completing my apprenticeship now, I can see myself maybe going to a higher level apprenticeship too. I’d highly recommend them.”
EKC Training Apprentices celebrate at Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation 2026
16 October 2026
Our Apprentices joined those across Kent to graduate in style, at the Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation 2026.
Career prospects
Example:
Higher Level Teaching Assistants
£
£31,720
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA’s) assist teachers with their day-to-day classroom work, the provision and planning of and the creation of lesson materials. HLTA’s teach classes on their own and may be trained in relevant learning strategies such as literacy. They may support students with special/additional needs and work in special and additional needs schools.
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