Educator Apprenticeship for Occupational Therapists
Empowering Occupational Therapists to Educate, Inspire, and Lead the Future of Health and Social Care
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Occupational Therapists make a profound difference by helping people live meaningful, independent lives. Increasingly, you also shape the development of others - from supervising students and mentoring colleagues to leading service improvement through education. The Educator Apprenticeship for Health and Social Care gives you the structure, skills, and confidence to grow as an educator and formalise the teaching you already do every day.
Fully funded through the apprenticeship levy, this programme is open to professionals working across the NHS, social care, and independent health settings who have a role in supporting learning.
Register your InterestDevelop your teaching expertise – in a real health and social care context
You will explore how to plan, deliver, and evaluate learning that supports professional growth and improves the quality of care. The apprenticeship connects education theory with the practice of occupational therapy, helping you build confidence in how you teach, assess, and lead others. You will learn how to:
Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences in practice
Support and challenge learners to build confidence and competence
Give effective feedback that encourages reflection and improvement
Create positive and supportive learning environments for all
Use technology and reflective practice to enhance learning
Why it’s relevant for Occupational Therapists
This apprenticeship strengthens your ability to share your professional expertise in structured and inspiring ways. It supports you to lead high-quality placements, mentoring, and in-service education while building recognition as a clinical educator.
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It will help you to:
- Deliver consistent and effective supervision for students and staff
- Build reflective practice across your team or department
- Promote inclusion and creativity in learning
- Progress into senior roles focused on education and professional development
Learning designed for real impact
Through contextualised workshops, one-to-one tutor support, and reflective projects, you will apply what you learn directly to your service. You will explore how to motivate others, evaluate learning outcomes, and strengthen your team’s capacity to teach and support learners effectively.
Fully funded and flexible
The apprenticeship is fully funded through the apprenticeship levy, meaning there are no tuition fees. It is structured to fit around your professional commitments, with experienced tutors who understand both healthcare and the realities of practice education.
Professional growth and recognition
Occupational Therapists completing the programme report greater confidence in supervising learners, stronger leadership in education, and improved collaboration across services.
Occupational Therapist, NHS Foundation Trust
“This apprenticeship has given me structure, confidence, and practical strategies to support learning in our team. It has made a real difference to how we teach and support others.”
Ready to strengthen learning in occupational therapy?
Enquire today to join our next cohort and begin your journey as a confident, capable educator.
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