# Event Details - **Event Name**: Info Event for Teaching Assistants - Career Pathways to STA & QTS - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 07:15 pm - **Event Description**: Explore funded work-based progression routes for TAs or HLTAs to become Specialist TAs (Level 5) or to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)About this EventThe Department of Education and Plymouth Marjon University are delighted to invite you to the launch of our new Specialist Teaching Assistant (STA) Apprenticeship, starting in September 2026.This Level 5 apprenticeship has been designed to provide a clear, funded and work-based progression route for those wishing to develop their careers in education while remaining employed in their setting.We invite you to join us if you would like to know more, or do feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested in this new opportunity.Who should attend?Teaching Assistants (TAs), HLTAs and those working or volunteering in school support rolesStaff in special schools or alternative provisionsIndividuals seeking a paid, work-based route towards a professional qualification, Foundation Degree or teaching careerSchool and Trust leaders interested in developing and retaining staffAnyone considering a future career in educationWhat will the event cover?Funded routes to qualify as a Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5), including the Foundation Degree award, and the three specialist pathways you can follow:Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND)Social & Emotional WellbeingCurriculumProgression routes to a full degree and to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while continuing in employmentHow apprenticeships are funded and what this means for learners and schoolsThe application process and next stepsThere will also be opportunities to speak with Marjon colleagues about your individual circumstances and career progression. We will introduce the wider student support available, including wellbeing services and support for those with disabilities or specific learning differences such as dyslexia.Event DetailsDate: Wednesday 11th March 2026Time: 5.30-7 pm (optional campus tour from 4.30 pm)Location: Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth CampusFormat: In-person (with online access via MS Teams available). Detailed joining information, including the event schedule, refreshments, travel and parking information, and the MS Teams link (if applicable), will be sent to registered attendees on Tuesday, 10th March.Register your placeTo book your place, please complete the MS Form hereIf you wish to attend online, please indicate this on the form when prompted.Find out more from the STA website - https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/sta/or email the Programme Leader, Jayne Garcia, jgarcia@marjon.ac.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3cc37e40-1057-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w1200-h674-dc131137-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plymouth/info-event-for-teaching-assistants-career-pathways-to-sta-and-qts/100001983618146273 - **Event Categories**: workshops, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Finfo-event-for-teaching-assistants-career-pathways-to-sta-qts-tickets-1983618146273 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Plymouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Plymouth Marjon University - **lat**: 50.4181201 - **long**: -4.1159316 - **full address**: Plymouth Marjon University, Derriford Road, Plymouth, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Plymouth Marjon University - Education (https://allevents.in/org/plymouth-marjon-university-education/27501841) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/78fed4f5ae21c7ee4101330414f120d716feb1c7f760eb3096f586141d597a7e-rimg-w952-h745-dcdad2c0-gmir.jpg?v=1771810291 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f4a28200d8c57945a2858221b28c2635c2bcd86fae044eaab0c6c10461c66580-rimg-w400-h400-dcdad3c0-gmir.jpg?v=1771810291 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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