Apprenticeships

Hi, I am currently a 23 year old Design and Technology teacher within a secondary/high school in England. I studied Educational Studies throughout my college and university life so have no qualifications as such in engineering. I have an undergraduate degree in education and a teaching postgraduate degree. Carpentry and CAD/CAM have always been a hobby of mine over the past 5-6 years. I teach the basic principles of an engineer within lessons so I have basically taught myself the knowledge equivalent to an A level student's standard. I have been looking into apprenticeships to apply for within civil engineering however feel that the basic one may be below my knowledge level? But I was just wondering if there are older apprenticeships/advanced apprenticeships I would be able to apply for out there? Also being able to fund my living is an issue with basic apprenticeships. Other than that I know I could do another degree but I don't think the third student LOAN would do me any favours. Any advise on how I can start the ball rolling on getting into Engineering would be very much appreciated. I've spend two years inspiring students but have realised the whole time I've been inspiring myself at the same time!