Discover Thrive Apprenticeships
Thrive apprenticeships are for schools and settings in England that want to develop staff while they work. Each programme combines an established apprenticeship standard with Thrive’s approach to social and emotional development.
Funded through the apprenticeship levy, or a small co-investment fee for eligible organisations.
A funded route to developing Thrive across your school
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Thrive Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
A Level 3 apprenticeship for teaching assistants and support staff who want to gain a recognised qualification, strengthen their practice and better support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development.
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Become a Thrive-Informed Educator
- Develop a deeper understanding of children and young people’s social and emotional development
- Learn practical strategies you can use every day in the classroom
- For teaching assistants and support staff looking to strengthen their skills in behaviour, wellbeing and learning support
Apply by 16th December for our Winter Cohort.
Levy-funded 15-18 months
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Thrive Inclusion and Wellbeing Project Lead Apprenticeship Level 4
A Level 4 apprenticeship for educators who want to lead structured improvements in wellbeing, behaviour and inclusion while becoming a Thrive Licensed Practitioner.
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification
- Includes Thrive Licensed Practitioner training
- Build skills to plan, deliver and evaluate improvement projects
- Develop a more consistent, evidence-informed approach to wellbeing and inclusion
- Designed for staff leading change across schools and settings
Apply by 16th December for our Winter Cohort.
Levy-funded 18 months
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Thrive Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5
A Level 5 apprenticeship for experienced teaching assistants and support staff who want to become recognised Specialist Teaching Assistants and Thrive Licensed Practitioners.
- Become a nationally recognised Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Includes Thrive Licensed Practitioner training
- Build specialist skills in social and emotional wellbeing
- Designed for teaching assistants and similar pupil support roles
- Your setting becomes a Thrive School
Apply by 16th December for our Winter Cohort
Levy-funded 18 months
A funded route into Thrive for early years settings
Funded apprenticeships to help early years settings qualify staff, develop leaders and embed Thrive practice.
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Thrive Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
A Level 3 apprenticeship for staff who want to become qualified Early Years Educators, with Thrive training built in.
- Become a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator
- Counts towards staff-to-child ratios on completion
- Thrive training woven through the programme
Apply by 16th December for the Spring Cohort
Levy-funded 18 months
Thrive Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
A Level 5 apprenticeship for early years professionals who want to become recognised Early Years Lead Practitioners and Thrive Licensed Practitioners, while their setting becomes a Thrive Early Years Setting.
- Become a recognised Early Years Lead Practitioner
- Includes Thrive Licensed Practitioner training
- Includes Thrive-Online access for the duration of the programme
- Your setting becomes a Thrive Early Years Setting
Apply by 16th December for our Spring Cohort
Levy-funded 18 months
Funded through the Growth & Skills Levy
All Thrive apprenticeships are funded through the Growth & Skills Levy for eligible organisations in England.
- Fully funded for levy-paying organisations
- Co-investment options available
- Guidance on levy transfer where applicable
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Not sure which apprenticeship fits your role or setting?
Choosing the right programme depends on your role, experience and where your setting is on its Thrive journey.
Our programme guide helps you identify the option that best fits - whether you’re starting out, building Thrive foundations or developing advanced expertise.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re new to Thrive, start by exploring what it means to become a Thrive School and how Thrive can support your setting, trust or partnership. You can also book a Discovery Call and we’ll help you find the right route.
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