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The Marches Academy Trust is a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire.
The Marches Academy Trust is a family of schools that deliver high quality education, superb pastoral care, and enriching experiences to inspire our children and young people to achieve their potential and be happy.
It is this core purpose at the heart of our beliefs that unites us, along with our shared experiences and values. These combined help us to provide supportive and friendly learning environments for all.
Teacher Apprenticeships are available for primary, primary SEND and secondary schools. A fee-free, salaried route for graduates awarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 12 months.
Support Staff Apprenticeships
Teacher Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship Level 3 is ideal for anyone already working as a TA, or looking for a career as a TA.
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship with SEND is tailored for both current TAs and aspiring TAs, focusing on supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed for those looking to become a specialist TA (in one of three pathways) and has at least one year of classroom experience.
Coaching in Education
The Coaching in Education Apprenticeship Level 5 offers staff in schools the opportunity to develop as confident, evidence-informed coaches—rooted in the realities of education.
For Early Years professionals who coach others, formally or informally, and want to refine their practice. Gain a complete toolkit of proven coaching techniques – from active listening and structured feedback to goal setting and solution-focused conversations – all tailored to the Early Years context.
Thrive Wellbeing Apprenticeships
Valued at £12,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme is ideal for experienced teaching assistants who are looking to advance their careers, take on more responsibility, and build expertise in social and emotional support for children and young people.
Valued at £9,000 and equivalent to a foundation degree, this work-based training programme empowers teachers, leaders and aspiring leaders to advance their leadership and management skills, while building the expertise to strategically implement the Thrive Approach within a class, department, setting or organisation.
Valued at £12,000, equivalent to a foundation degree, and best suited to those who have previously trained as Licensed Practitioners, this work-based programme is a great fit for experienced teaching assistants and other support staff who are looking to advance their careers, take on more responsibility, and build additional expertise in social and emotional support for children and young people.
Valued at £9,000, equivalent to a foundation degree, and best suited to those who have previously completed Licensed Practitioner training, this work-based programme empowers teachers, leaders and aspiring leaders to advance their leadership and management skills.
Early Years Apprenticeships
The EYP Level 2 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 12-14 months. Entry level apprenticeship with no previous qualifications needed.
The EYE Level 3 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 15-18 months. An Early Years Educator (EYE) is responsible for planning and providing effective care for children aged 0-5 in various early years settings.
The Thrive Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 programme is a variation of our Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 programme that is delivered by Best Practice Network and our sister company, Thrive.
The EYLP Level 5 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 18-24 months. This training programme is designed for practitioners with leadership responsibilities within their setting. Equivalent to a Foundation degree.