ESF Apprenticeships is launching an enhanced training route for school support staff. Candidates studying our Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship can now gain an optional Elklan Speech and Language qualification alongside their apprenticeship, at no extra cost.
Ready to unlock potential in every classroom?
Whether you're looking to kickstart your career straight from school, upskill in your current role, or you're dipping your toe back into learning after a break, this programme is designed to support you. It offers fully funded and practical professional development, helping you build confidence and prepare for the discipline of studying, making it the ideal stepping stone towards higher qualifications in the future.
Study an Elklan Qualification alongisde your Level 3 Teaching Assistant
If you choose to study an Elklan Speech and Language qualification alongside your apprenticeship, after 3 months on the programme, you will select your preferred course and make a start. Depending on the age range of your setting and the needs of your pupils, you can choose from any of Elklan's core courses, focused on Speech and Language support.
Visit the Elklan website to browse the wide range of available courses and for additional information. Please note, depending on the course schedule you select, you may require additional release time to complete your Elklan qualification. This will need to be agreed with your employer.
What you'll learn:Â
- Inclusive Classroom Techniques: Implement tailored interventions for children requiring targeted SEN and speech, language and communications support.
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Collaborative Practice: Work effectively alongside SENCOs, speech therapists and teaching staff to create inclusive learning environments.
- Speech, Language & Communication Strategies: Understand how children develop communication skills and how to identify potential barriers early.
More about Elklan
Elklan delivers courses to teaching assistants, teachers, early years practitioners and parents, empowering them with the knowledge and practical strategies to utilise speech and language therapy methods in the classroom to develop children’s communication skills. Elklan has trained over 100,000 educational practitioners through a network of over 4,500 tutors.