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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Louth

CostFREE
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, with an individually agreed programme of on and off the job learning. The specialist support for teaching and learning in schools qualification is designed for experienced school support workers moving into more specialised roles, covering learning support, administration, and management. The course typically takes 15 months, with workplace visits agreed individually. Prior attainment is discussed with you at enrolment.

Who this course is for

Level 3 is ideal if you have significant experience as a school support worker and wish to

move into a more specialized role – in administration, learning support and management

The Course is available through electronic learning.

The average course is 12-18 months; however your own length of learning will be

individually agreed.

The maximum number of workplace visits will be one visit per calendar month.

There will be an individually agreed programme of on and off the job learning

Entry requirements

Prior attainment to be discussed with each individual learner upon enrolling.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop specialist skills in supporting pupils' learning in a school setting.
  • You'll learn how to provide targeted learning support to pupils with additional needs.
  • You'll understand school administration processes and how to contribute to them effectively.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and inclusion in schools.
  • You'll learn how to work alongside teachers and senior staff in a more specialised capacity.
  • You'll understand how to support pupils' communication, behaviour, and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and reviewing support activities in line with school policies.

How you will learn

Learning is work-based, with an individually agreed programme of on and off the job learning. Workplace visits take place no more than once per calendar month. The course is available through electronic learning, giving you flexibility around your working hours. Your programme length is agreed individually, with an average of 12 to 18 months. Assessment is based on evidence gathered from your day-to-day work in school.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. First College Lincs will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant. Specialist support role in primary or secondary school.
  • Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA). Senior classroom support with greater responsibility.
  • Learning support assistant. One-to-one or small group support for pupils with SEND.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support worker. Dedicated support for pupils with complex needs.
  • School administrator. Administrative and operational support across a school setting.
  • Inclusion support assistant. Supporting pupils' access to the full curriculum.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. A step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
  • Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support. Degree-level study for those wanting to move into HLTA or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination. Useful if you're moving toward a SENCO support role.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) routes. For those considering a move into classroom teaching long term.
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