
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!






Recommended Programmes
Displaying data from March 2026

Early Years Practitioner
Level 2
17 months
Fully Funded
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.

Early Years Educator
Level 3
19 months
Fully Funded
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.

Early Years Lead Practitioner
Level 5
26 months
Fully Funded
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.

Teaching Assistant
Level 3
16 months
Fully Funded
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.

Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway
Level 3
16 months
Fully Funded
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.

Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway
Level 3
17 months
Fully Funded
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.

Specialist Teaching Assistant
Level 5
18 months
Fully Funded
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.

Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with HLTA
Level 5
18 months
Fully Funded
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.

Safeguarding Support Officer
Level 3
21 months
Fully Funded
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.

School Business Professional
Level 4
19 months
Fully Funded
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.

School Administrator
Level 3
16 months
Fully Funded
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.

Team Leader
Level 3
18 months
Fully Funded
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.

Operations Manager
Level 5
20 months
Fully Funded
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.

Accounts or Finance Assistant
Level 2
17 months
Fully Funded
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.

Assistant Accountant
Level 3
18 months
Fully Funded
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.

Professional Accounting Technician
Level 4
24 months
Fully Funded
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.
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.


Contact Your LMP Account Manager
Suzie Alexandra
Partnership Manager
📧 suzie.alexandra@lmpeducation.org
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