Apprenticeship programmes and pathways
Upskill your team or take the next step in your educational career with Lift Schools’ fully supported apprenticeship programmes and pathways.
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Digital Product Manager

Level

4

Digital and AI

18

months

Develop the skills to drive and manage technology products through their complete lifecycle, mastering strategic thinking, data analysis, and digital governance. Designed for experienced IT and digital professionals, this programme builds product management confidence and provides a clear pathway toward Level 5 qualifications or Level 6 degree apprenticeships.

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Project Manager

Level

4

Business and Management

12-18

months

Develop the skills to successfully manage projects and programmes with a course co-designed and co-delivered by senior leaders at Lift Schools. Choose from three specialist pathways: Estates, IT, or Education.

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Teaching Assistant

Level

3

Teaching Assistants

12-18

months

Build classroom confidence by mastering adaptive teaching, child development, SEMH support, and AI integration. Designed for classroom support staff, this qualification enhances your pupil impact and fast-tracks you toward Level 5 Specialist TA roles.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant

Level

5

Teaching Assistants

12-18

months

Formalise your classroom experience with advanced specialist training in SEND, Curriculum, or Social, Emotional & Well-being pathways. This higher-level qualification prepares experienced TAs for HLTA roles or progression into Initial Teacher Training and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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Schools Business Professional

Level

4

Business and Management

15-15

months

Develop expertise in school finance, HR, procurement, governance, and site management. Designed for experienced administrators and operational managers, this course builds strategic leadership confidence and prepares you for membership in the Institute of School Business Leadership.

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Safeguarding Support Officer

Level

3

Additional Safeguarding & Coaching

12-16

months

Deepen your analytical lens on child protection, data management, and multi-agency collaboration. Tailored for pastoral and safeguarding staff, this course strengthens your ability to support vulnerable pupils and prepares you to become a future Designated Safeguarding Lead.

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IT Solutions Technician

Level

3

Digital and AI

12-18

months

Build practical technical skills across cyber security, data management, and system support. Taught by MAT IT experts, this programme prepares you for helpdesk or support engineer roles and progression onto Level 4 technical apprenticeships.

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Early Years Practitioner

Level

2

Early Years

12-16

months

Start your career in early childhood education by developing practical skills in child development, play, and safeguarding for children aged 5 and under. This foundational course prepares you for early years support roles and offers a fast-track pathway onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator programme.

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Early Years Lead Practitioner

Level

5

Early Years

18-24

months

Transform your early years career by mastering leadership, pedagogy, and inclusive provision management. Perfect for room leaders and senior practitioners, this course prepares you for management responsibilities and progression toward Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

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Early Years Educator

Level

3

Early Years

12-18

months

Gain your full licence to practice with children aged 0–5 by combining academic theory with hands-on early literacy, maths, and SEND experience. Designed to boost practitioner confidence, it opens doors to early years leadership or progression into Level 5 specialist pathways.

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Digital and AI Champion

Level

3

Digital and AI

12

months

Unlock the potential of AI in education and workplace productivity through hands-on digital training. Learn to safely apply AI tools, solve technical challenges, and drive innovation within your team while preparing for Level 4 analyst pathways.

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School Business Administrator

Level

3

Business and Management

12-15

months

Build essential administrative, IT, and project management skills while gaining a recognised business qualification. Blending core business knowledge with direct practical experience, this programme helps support staff excel in office roles and fast-track onto Level 4 qualifications.

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