A surprise £4.5 billion funding boost for schools has just been confirmed, giving the education sector much-needed breathing space. With pressures mounting around recruitment, retention, and resourcing, this is the perfect moment for schools to think differently.
At JCL Skills Solutions, we believe the best investment schools can make is in people — and that doesn’t always mean dipping into stretched budgets. Through our DfE-funded Skills Bootcamps, we offer schools a smarter way to build support staff capacity from the ground up.
Skills Bootcamp – Level 3 Teaching Assistant (6 Weeks)
Our Level 3 TA Skills Bootcamp runs over six weeks, blending flexible online learning with tutor-led sessions and real-world school placements. Learners also gain a Paediatric First Aid qualification, making them ideal candidates for early years and primary settings.
- How It Works for Schools:
- Completely free to take part
- No recruitment cost or commitment – just offer a placement and interview
- Access to trained, DBS-cleared, classroom-ready candidates
- Reduce dependency on agencies and supply staff
- Engage with local parents and communities
- Support career changers into education
This approach is already helping schools across the region find reliable, motivated support staff while building stronger links with the local community.
Building for the Long Term
We’re not only training people – we’re supporting schools, empowering learners, and building real pathways into the profession.
And while we don’t currently offer Level 5 Bootcamps, we do deliver the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship — perfect for developing your current workforce into SEN specialists and classroom leaders.
At JCL, everything we do is shaped by our core values:
Innovate | Educate | Empower
We’re here to help schools do more with less, without compromising on quality or commitment.
Let’s Put This Funding to Work
With new money flowing into education, now is the time to build staffing capacity that lasts. Whether you’re a primary, secondary or specialist setting, we can help you recruit smarter and grow your own talent — with no cost and no catch.
Start the conversation: www.jclskillssolutions.co.uk or email getintouch@jclss-co-uk or call 0330 0245809