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Apex Collaborative Trust & LMP Education

Apex Collaborative Trust works in partnership with LMP Education to support school staff with quality education and funded training programmes.

Access a range of funded apprenticeships to invest in existing staff or onboard new talent.

Utilise the LMP free recruitment service and apprenticeship strategy consultation.

See our recommended programmes below!

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Recommended Programmes

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Early Years Practitioner

Early Years & Childcare
level
Level 2
duraton
17 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £4,000)

Embark on a fulfilling journey into the world of early childhood education with a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship. Gain vital skills to work with children from birth to five years old in the UK's childcare sector.

Modules include:
Supporting Development
Care Routines
SEND & Partnership Working
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Early Years Educator

Early Years & Childcare
level
Level 3
duraton
19 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £7,000)

Develop a career in early years education with a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. Gain current skills and develop advanced knowledge to work with children aged 0-5 years in a nursery, preschool or childcare setting.


Modules include:
Risk Assessment
Learning & Childhood Development
Key Person & Attachment
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Early Years Lead Practitioner

Early Years & Childcare
level
Level 5
duraton
26 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £9,000)

Advance your career in early years education with a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship. This funded training programme is ideal for those already working in an early years setting with leadership responsibilities. It is equivalent to a foundation degree.

Modules include:
The Legal Stuff
Hot Topics
The Unique Child
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Teaching Assistant

Teaching & Education
level
Level 3
duraton
16 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £7,000)

Preparing Teaching Assistants for excellence in educational support with a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. This programme develops skills to support in the classroom and engage pupils.

Modules include:
The Role of a Teaching Assistant
Child Development
Exploring Behaviour
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Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway

Teaching & Education
level
Level 3
duraton
16 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £7,000)

Gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge with this Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Learn skills to effectively support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the classroom.

Modules include:
Understanding SEND Support
Person First Approach
The Role of a Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway

Teaching & Education
level
Level 3
duraton
17 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £7,000)

This programme combines the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with the Level 3 Diploma in Delivering Physical Activity and Sport within the School Environment, equipping learners with the skills to plan and deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive PE and sport sessions.

Modules include:
The Role of a Sports Teaching Assistant
Safeguarding
Health & Safety
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Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching & Education
level
Level 5
duraton
18 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £12,000)

Take your career in education to the next level with this Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship. Designed for those passionate about supporting children, this programme offers existing TAs the opportunity to specialise in a specific field.

Modules include:
Advanced Learning
Planning & Assessment
Regulation & Guidance
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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with HLTA

Teaching & Education
level
Level 5
duraton
18 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £12,000)

This new Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant programme provides the ultimate career development choice for TAs to specialise with an embedded HLTA qualification. Choose to specialise in one key area. Ideal for teaching assistants who are looking to progress within schools or to upskill current members of staff.


Modules include:
Child Development and Welfare
Awareness of SEN Needs
Advanced Learning
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Safeguarding Support Officer

Teaching & Education
level
Level 3
duraton
21 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £7,000)

Build essential skills for effective safeguarding with this Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship. This new training programme is ideal for those looking to develop in safeguarding with some safeguarding responsibilities already.

Modules include:
Safeguarding Legislation
Identifying and Responding to Safeguarding Concerns
Safeguarding Principles
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School Business Professional

Teaching & Education
level
Level 4
duraton
19 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £6,000)

Advance your career with a School Business Professional Level 4 Apprenticeship. Gain a recognised higher-level qualification and learn new practical and professional skills to support within the school environment including primary, secondary and special schools.

Modules include:
Marketing
Leading a Team
Managing Support Services
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School Administrator

Teaching & Education
level
Level 3
duraton
16 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £5,000)

Develop essential administration skills required within the school environment with this Level 3 School Administrator Apprenticeship. Learn how to support with managing school finances, student data, supplier contracts while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and governance standards.

Modules include:
Project Management
Stakeholder Communication
Quality & Improvement
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Team Leader

Business & Professional
level
Level 3
duraton
18 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £5,000)

Cultivate key skills for successful team leaderships through this Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship with LMP Education. As part of this programme gain a CMI L3 Award in Principles Management and Leadership qualification. Gain practical knowledge and skills from team leading through to project and resource management.

Modules include:
People & Relationships
Building a High Performance Team
Future Plans & Opportunities
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Operations Manager

Business & Professional
level
Level 5
duraton
20 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £9,000)

Preparing leaders for tomorrow’s challenges with this Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with LMP Education. As part of this programme gain a CMI L5 Award in Management and Leadership qualification. Gain a broad range of practical management knowledge and skills to help you develop as a leader.

Modules include:
Project Management Tools & Techniques
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Managing Change
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Accounts or Finance Assistant

Finance
level
Level 2
duraton
17 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £7,000)

This Level 2 AAT Accounts of Finance Apprenticeship provides a solid entry point into a career in accounting or finance. It is ideal for those who assist with financial tasks or undertake junior accounting duties. 

Modules include:
Principles of Costing
The Business Environment
Professionalism & Ethics
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Assistant Accountant

Finance
level
Level 3
duraton
18 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £12,000)

Develop a career in finance with a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. This funded training programme can support staff in junior and entry-level accounting roles. The learning materials for this programme include online and virtual classroom learning through Mindful Education.


Modules include:
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business
Digital & Data Security
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Professional Accounting Technician

Finance
level
Level 4
duraton
24 months
funding
Fully Funded
(Value £8,000)

Take your finance career to the next level with this Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship. This funded training programme is designed to provide aspiring accountants with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices and regulations.

Modules include:
Applied Management Accounting
Ethical Accounting
Business Awareness

Discover how we can make your Levy work for your organisation

Arrange a FREE 30-minute audit call to discuss how you can turn unused levy funds into strategic workforce growth.
Discover how your school can:

  • Maximise every pound of your levy funds.
  • Align apprenticeship use with your trust-wide workforce strategy.
  • Simplify compliance and administration.
  • Upskill existing staff without extra budget.
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Contact Your LMP Account Manager

Suzie Alexandra

Partnership Manager

📧 suzie.alexandra@lmpeducation.org

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