Free Level 3 Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Course in Wakefield. Evening classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 34 weeks part-time. You'll need to be working as a teaching assistant, or have completed a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, to join. The course deepens your knowledge of child development, learning support, and working within school environments. This is the specialist support for teaching and learning in schools qualification that moves you from assistant to a more skilled, specialist role.
Who this course is for
The Teaching Assistants Level 3 course is for learners who are aged 19 years or over and are employed as a teaching assistant or have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in schools. You will elevate your skills, make a real impact in educational settings, and achieve a nationally recognised L3 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced strategies for supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.
You'll understand child and young person development across different age groups.
You'll learn how to support literacy and numeracy in classroom settings.
You'll explore how to work within safeguarding and child protection frameworks.
You'll build knowledge of communication and interaction with pupils, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand how to contribute to planning and reviewing learning activities.
You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Manygates Adult Education Centre, attending evening classes across 34 weeks. Assessment is work-based: you'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day role in school. This means your learning is grounded in what you already do at work. You may also complete written assignments and professional discussions with your assessor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. As assessment is portfolio-based, you'll need access to a school setting where you can gather evidence from your work.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils across primary or secondary school
Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on greater classroom responsibility
SEND support assistant: working with pupils with special educational needs
Learning support assistant: helping pupils who need additional academic support
Inclusion support worker: working with pupils at risk of exclusion
Early years teaching assistant: supporting children in Reception and Key Stage 1
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a route toward teaching roles in further education or adult learning settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification if you want to move into a lead educator role.
HLTA assessment: if your school supports it, formal HLTA status recognises your expanded classroom responsibilities.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): for those considering a full teaching career, a degree and teacher training programme leads to QTS.
