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A New Local Teaching Assistant Workforce 

BDSIP and Opogo are launching a borough-wide initiative to recruit and train local Teaching Assistants for Barking & Dagenham schools. 

EXCLUSIVE OFFER  |  BARKING & DAGENHAM SCHOOLS

Local Talent. Trained. Ready. 

BDSIP and Opogo are building a new local Teaching Assistant workforce specifically for Barking & Dagenham schools. Join early to access trained candidates and help shape the programme.

• Access to a local pool of trained Teaching Assistants
• Recruitment events attracting local candidates
• Training delivered through BDSIP via the Opogo platform
• Dedicated digital platform for booking and workforce planning
• Transparent flat service fee - no percentage margins

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DfE & OFSTED  |  FUTURE ALIGNMENT

Staying ahead of the DfE's Maximising Value for Pupils programme

The Department for Education's Maximising Value for Pupils programme is reshaping how schools and MATs procure supply staff, with negotiated rate caps expected through the CCS framework in June 2026. Opogo Education is already built around everything the programme stands for:

• Service fees well below DfE rate caps
• No percentage margins
• Fully transparent invoices breaking down educator pay and service fee
• Already an approved CCS supplier

From June, schools will need to demonstrate alignment as part of Ofsted scrutiny. Moving now means more budget goes where it matters most - into the classroom.

APPRENTICESHIPS  |  FULLY FUNDED THROUGH THE APPRENTICESHIP LEVY 

Teaching Assistant apprenticeship pathways 

Opogo, in partnership with our training provider, offer three national apprenticeship courses that develops skills for learners in educational settings. The result – your fully compliant and accredited TA pipeline.
 
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
• Typically 12–13 months
• Learn training, workplace learning, and Assessment
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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with SEND Level 3
• Typically 12–13 months
• Learn training, workplace learning, and Assessment

Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5
• Typically 15–18 months
• Workplace learning, specialist training and Assessment
 
 
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BDSIP + OPOGO | DELIVERING A NEW LOCAL TA WORKFORCE 

Programme Timeline

April
Recruitment event

May
Pilot launch with early partner schools

September
Full borough launch

EXCLUSIVE OFFER  |  BARKING & DAGENHAM SCHOOLS

Local Talent. Trained. Ready.

BDSIP and Opogo are building a new local Teaching Assistant workforce specifically for Barking & Dagenham schools. Join early to access trained candidates and help shape the programme.

• Access to a local pool of trained Teaching Assistants
• Recruitment events attracting local candidates
• Training delivered through BDSIP via the Opogo platform
• Dedicated digital platform for booking and workforce planning
• Transparent flat service fee - no percentage margins

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DfE & OFSTED  |  FUTURE ALIGNMENT

Staying ahead of the DfE's Maximising Value for Pupils programme

The Department for Education's Maximising Value for Pupils programme is reshaping how schools and MATs procure supply staff, with negotiated rate caps expected through the CCS framework in June 2026. Opogo Education is already built around everything the programme stands for:

• Service fees well below DfE rate caps
• No percentage margins
• Fully transparent invoices breaking down educator pay and service fee
• Already an approved CCS supplier

From June, schools will need to demonstrate alignment as part of Ofsted scrutiny. Moving now means more budget goes where it matters most - into the classroom.

UK-RATE-CARD-1

APPRENTICESHIPS  |  FULLY FUNDED THROUGH THE APPRENTICESHIP LEVY 

Teaching Assistant apprenticeship pathways 

Opogo, in partnership with our training provider, offer three national apprenticeship courses that develops skills for learners in educational settings. The result – your fully compliant and accredited TA pipeline.
 
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
• Typically 12–13 months
• Learn training, workplace learning, and Assessment
‍
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with SEND Level 3
• Typically 12–13 months
• Learn training, workplace learning, and Assessment

Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5
• Typically 15–18 months
• Workplace learning, specialist training and Assessment
 
 
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BDSIP + OPOGO | DELIVERING A NEW LOCAL TA WORKFORCE 

Programme Timeline

April
Recruitment event

May
Pilot launch with early partner schools

September
Full borough launch

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Be First in Line for Barking & Dagenham's New TA Workforce

Register your interest today and get early access to trained, local TAs