The programme, being run by Youthforce, started in schools in Portsmouth but has since expanded to Southampton, Brighton and High Wycombe.
In all, more than 30 primaries and 15 secondary schools are giving apprentices the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as part of their courses.
Richard Davis, Youthforce’s partnerships associate, said the scheme represented excellent value for schools, which were providing vital experience and expertise in developing potential future teaching assistants, learning support assistants and teachers.
“Apprentices are funded through the Skills Funding Agency, and in the first year of the Apprenticeships they can be paid anything above the minimum wage (for apprentices) of £2.68 per hour,” he explained.
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