Apprentices must be employed on a PAYE basis. They cannot be self-employed.
We encourage Employers to pay a salary that they feel is fair and reflects the level of work and study undertaken and that will attract the best candidates to apply for your vacancy.
There is no cost to the employer for the actual tuition for apprentices aged 16-18. For those aged 19+, the Government will fund 95% of the tuition fees while the employer contributes just 5%. This makes apprenticeships a highly cost effective training solution.