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 becoming or expanding a Thrive School
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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 13th July for the Autumn cohort
Levy-funded 18 months
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Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship Level 5
Final opportunity: this programme is ending after this cohort
A Level 5 apprenticeship for educators and aspiring leaders who want to become recognised Operations Managers and Thrive Licensed Practitioners, while helping their school embed Thrive strategically.
- Become a nationally recognised Level 5 Operations Manager
- Includes Thrive Licensed Practitioner training
- Develop leadership and management skills to lead Thrive across your setting
- Your setting becomes a Thrive School
Apply by 13th July for the Autumn cohort
Levy-funded 14 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.
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 13th July for the Autumn 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 August to join the September 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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