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Apprenticeships with Adult Education in Gloucestershire

Apprenticeships are a practical way to gain skills, knowledge and real workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification. Whether you are looking to start your career, develop in your current role, or support your workforce, we can help you find the right apprenticeship route.

Apprenticeships are available to people aged 16 and over who are employed and meet the eligibility criteria.

I am interested in an apprenticeship

An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, develop professional skills and gain experience in a real workplace. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by your employer and our experienced team.

Apprenticeships can help you to:

  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Develop skills for your current or future career
  • Build confidence in the workplace
  • Learn while earning a wage
  • Progress into further training, employment or promotion opportunities

How it works

  1. You are employed in a suitable job role.
  2. Your apprenticeship begins with support from your employer and Adult Education in Gloucestershire.
  3. You learn on the job while completing training and assessments.
  4. You build your skills and gather evidence of your learning and workplace practice.
  5. You complete your apprenticeship and gain a recognised qualification.

Need English or Maths?

If you do not already have the required English or Maths qualifications, you may be supported to complete Functional Skills as part of your apprenticeship.

I am an employer

Apprenticeships can help you develop new and existing staff, improve skills in your organisation and support workforce planning. They are a valuable way to invest in people, build confidence and develop future talent.

Apprenticeships can support your organisation by helping you to:

  • Develop skilled and confident employees
  • Train staff in line with your business needs
  • Support recruitment and retention
  • Upskill existing staff
  • Build progression routes within your workforce

Who can become an apprentice?

Apprenticeships are not only for new recruits. They can also be used to develop existing employees who are taking on new responsibilities, moving into a new role, or developing higher-level skills.

Funding and costs

Apprenticeship funding depends on the size of your organisation, whether you pay the apprenticeship levy and the apprenticeship standard being delivered. We recommend contacting us so we can talk through the most suitable option for your organisation.

You can also find the latest national guidance on apprenticeship funding on GOV.UK.

https://www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice

Why choose Adult Education in Gloucestershire?

  • Local training provider with experience supporting learners and employers across Gloucestershire
  • Supportive tutors and assessors
  • Work-based learning linked to real job roles
  • Flexible support for learners and employers
  • Clear guidance throughout the apprenticeship journey

 

Not sure which apprenticeship is right?

Our team can talk through your options and help you understand which apprenticeship may be suitable for you or your organisation.

 

Start your apprenticeship journey

Whether you are an individual looking to develop your career or an employer wanting to invest in your workforce, we are here to help.

Apprenticeships We Offer:

Click the blue drop down buttons below to learn more about the Apprenticeships we offer.

Level 2 Administration Assistant

Develops the essential skills and knowledge needed to support the smooth day-to-day running of an organisation. It is ideal for those starting their career in administration, working in support roles or looking to develop core business and customer service skills across a wide range of sectors.

Level 3 Business Administrator

The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to be an effective Administrator in both large and small businesses in the public, private and charitable sectors. It is ideal for those administrators with some responsibility for systems or people and who would like to progress their career to a more senior role. They will ideally support and work with different parts of the organisation, communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and contribute towards the efficiency of the company.

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner

The Customer Service Practitioner is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to enable the delivery of high quality customer service in both large and small businesses in the public, private and charitable sectors. It is ideal for those practitioners who are new to the role or have developmental needs. They will deliver customer service from the workplace, digitally or through visiting customer premises. They may be one off or routine contacts and include dealing with orders, payments, advice, guidance or support, after care, problem solving or sales.

Level 3 Customer Service Specialist

The Customer Service Specialist is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to enable the delivery of high quality customer service in both large and small businesses in the public, private and charitable sectors. It is ideal for those specialists who are new to the role or have developmental needs or would like to develop skills be a professional for direct customer support. They will act as a referral point for dealing with more complex or technical requests, complaints or queries. They will be the escalation point for more complicated or ongoing problems.

Level 4 Business Analyst - Coming Spring 2027

Builds the skills and knowledge required to identify business needs, analyse processes and support organisational change through digital and business solutions. It is ideal for individuals involved in change, improvement, projects, or technology-focused roles who want to develop their ability to bridge the gap between business needs and effective solutions.

Level 2 Administration Assistant

Develops the essential skills and knowledge needed to support the smooth day-to-day running of an organisation. It is ideal for those starting their career in administration, working in support roles or looking to develop core business and customer service skills across a wide range of sectors.

Level 3 Business Administrator

The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to be an effective Administrator in both large and small businesses in the public, private and charitable sectors. It is ideal for those administrators with some responsibility for systems or people and who would like to progress their career to a more senior role. They will ideally support and work with different parts of the organisation, communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and contribute towards the efficiency of the company.

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner

The Customer Service Practitioner is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to enable the delivery of high quality customer service in both large and small businesses in the public, private and charitable sectors. It is ideal for those practitioners who are new to the role or have developmental needs. They will deliver customer service from the workplace, digitally or through visiting customer premises. They may be one off or routine contacts and include dealing with orders, payments, advice, guidance or support, after care, problem solving or sales.

Level 3 Customer Service Specialist

The Customer Service Specialist is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to enable the delivery of high quality customer service in both large and small businesses in the public, private and charitable sectors. It is ideal for those specialists who are new to the role or have developmental needs or would like to develop skills be a professional for direct customer support. They will act as a referral point for dealing with more complex or technical requests, complaints or queries. They will be the escalation point for more complicated or ongoing problems.

Level 4 Business Analyst - Coming Spring 2027

Builds the skills and knowledge required to identify business needs, analyse processes and support organisational change through digital and business solutions. It is ideal for individuals involved in change, improvement, projects, or technology-focused roles who want to develop their ability to bridge the gap between business needs and effective solutions.

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

The Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for Early Years Practitioners and other job roles such as nursery practitioners and assistant childminders, who play a role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They will be working with others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

Level 3 Early Years Educator

The Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a level 5 Apprenticeship which is designed to increase the knowledge, skills and behaviours for people who lead on the operational aspects and are responsible for leading other practitioners within the setting. This includes communication, language, planning and assessment, forest school and physical activity and nutrition. 

The level 5 is ideal for more experienced room leaders, deputy managers, assistant managers, senior practitioners, coordinators, and specialist practitioners.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to be an effective support to the Teacher in Primary, Special or Secondary education. It is ideal for those Teaching Assistants with some responsibility for the children they support and who would like to progress their career to a more senior role. They will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours to demonstrate being good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings; contribute to planning and class activities. Whilst promoting Fundamental British Values through spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and positive behaviours to contribute in developing pupil progress and development.

Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant
Equips learners with the advanced expertise required to support the education and development of children and young people across a range of learning environments. It is ideal for experienced teaching assistants looking to specialise in areas such as SEND or social and emotional well-being, while making a positive impact on student outcomes and inclusion.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

The Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for Early Years Practitioners and other job roles such as nursery practitioners and assistant childminders, who play a role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They will be working with others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

Level 3 Early Years Educator

The Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a level 5 Apprenticeship which is designed to increase the knowledge, skills and behaviours for people who lead on the operational aspects and are responsible for leading other practitioners within the setting. This includes communication, language, planning and assessment, forest school and physical activity and nutrition. 

The level 5 is ideal for more experienced room leaders, deputy managers, assistant managers, senior practitioners, coordinators, and specialist practitioners.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed to provide the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to be an effective support to the Teacher in Primary, Special or Secondary education. It is ideal for those Teaching Assistants with some responsibility for the children they support and who would like to progress their career to a more senior role. They will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours to demonstrate being good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings; contribute to planning and class activities. Whilst promoting Fundamental British Values through spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and positive behaviours to contribute in developing pupil progress and development.

Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant
Equips learners with the advanced expertise required to support the education and development of children and young people across a range of learning environments. It is ideal for experienced teaching assistants looking to specialise in areas such as SEND or social and emotional well-being, while making a positive impact on student outcomes and inclusion.
Level 2 Adult Care Worker

Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. Job titles might include: Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Personal Assistant, Relief Team Worker, Support Worker - Supported Living, Key Worker in Residential Settings, Key Worker in Domiciliary Services, Key Worker in Day Services, Home Care Support Worker,  Adult Care Workers need to have the right values and behaviours developing competences and skills to provide high quality compassionate care and support. They are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives which is at the heart of person centred care. 

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker

Lead Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. In addition, Lead Adult Care Workers have responsibility for providing supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others, or working autonomously, exercising judgement and accountability. Typical job titles include Care Officer, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Worker and Supervising Care Worker. These could all specialise in a variety of areas such as learning disability, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, homecare, dementia and end-of-life care.

Level 2 Adult Care Worker

Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. Job titles might include: Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Personal Assistant, Relief Team Worker, Support Worker - Supported Living, Key Worker in Residential Settings, Key Worker in Domiciliary Services, Key Worker in Day Services, Home Care Support Worker,  Adult Care Workers need to have the right values and behaviours developing competences and skills to provide high quality compassionate care and support. They are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives which is at the heart of person centred care. 

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker

Lead Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. In addition, Lead Adult Care Workers have responsibility for providing supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others, or working autonomously, exercising judgement and accountability. Typical job titles include Care Officer, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Worker and Supervising Care Worker. These could all specialise in a variety of areas such as learning disability, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, homecare, dementia and end-of-life care.