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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course Online – ELATT

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course. Study online. You study at your own pace, so the course fits around existing commitments like work or volunteering. It takes around 24 months to complete. The course covers how to support learning in school settings, including child development, safeguarding, communication, and behaviour. To join, you'll need Level 2 English (Functional Skills, GCSE, or ESOL), the ability to research and write independently, and a volunteer placement or paid role in a school.

Who this course is for

Students who are still developing their English and/or are new to the UK education system can start with ‘Step to Teaching Assistant’. This is a Level 1 course which will give you an Award in Personal Development: Volunteering. Students who are fluent in English and have some experience can join our Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. This will give you an Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Students who are volunteering or working in a school can progress to the L2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools . We also offer the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools to students who are already working in schools.

The course is usually one day a week (split into two mornings) for 12-16 weeks for the L1 and L2 Awards. The certificate and diploma will be another 18 -24 weeks. You will complete a portfolio for your assessment. You will learn about: how to support learning, equality, diversity and inclusion (levels 1 and 2) as well as child development, safeguarding and schools as organisations (level 2) and supporting children with special education needs in (level 3) .

Entry requirements

Level 2 in English (Functional Skills, GCSE or ESOL) Ability to research and write independently Have a volunteer placement or job in a school A commitment to working in learning and education Students generally join our Level 2 Award first. This qualification can then be upgraded when you join the L3 Diploma course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how to support teaching and learning activities in a school setting.
  • You'll learn about child development and how it shapes classroom support.
  • You'll develop skills in communication and behaviour management.
  • You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll learn about health and safety in a school environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of the teaching assistant role and how it fits within a school team.

How you will learn

You study online, working through the course material at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments and portfolio evidence drawn from your school placement or role. You'll need to be able to research and write independently. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Elatt will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
  • Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
  • Classroom assistant: provide general support across lessons and activities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (City and Guilds) - a broader qualification that covers more of the teaching assistant role in depth.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training - a step toward teaching roles in further education or adult learning.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) routes - for those who want to move into teaching itself, via a degree or school-based training programme.
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