TA Bootcamps
TA Bootcamps
Our Lancashire Early Years Bootcamps are 6-weeks long.
It is a hybrid course (Monday and Tuesday face-to-face at Blackpool Football Club and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday online via Microsoft Teams).
Approximate timings for the course: 9:30am-2pm.
Upcoming start dates:
9th June 2025
8th September 2025
You can read more about the bootcamp below and complete an enquiry form if you’re interested!
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What units will I complete?
You will complete 3 accredited units NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Understand how to safeguard children and young people
- Understand how to support learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- Understand how children and young people develop -

What else should I know?
Aspire have created the Teaching Assistant Bootcamp in response to national and local demand for teaching assistants and support staff in primary and secondary education.
The curriculum has been designed with the intent to develop learners’ professional skills and understanding of role expectations within education settings, according to the national occupational standards.
We aim for learners to gain contextual workplace knowledge through high-quality teaching and learning from experienced tutors and provide learners with an in-depth understanding of job application, recruitment and interview processes specific to teaching assistant roles.
The aim for learners is to gain secure employment within education settings as teaching assistants. -

How will this help me with finding employment?
Our TA Bootcamp is perfect if you’re passionate about working in the classroom with children and young people.
During the course, you will receive support from the National Careers Service to develop your CV and prepare for interviews.
Additionally, you are guaranteed to be offered a 1:1 Interview with Vision For Education during the bootcamp.
Following the course, you will receive check-ins and additional support from our Learning Engagement Department too.
The perfect way to enter the classroom role you’ve always wanted!

