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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Clarence Arcade Ashton

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Clarence Arcade Ashton, part-time during the day over 16 weeks. You'll study alongside a placement in a school or college, building the skills and knowledge employers look for in a teaching assistant role. The course covers supporting pupils' learning, safeguarding, communication, and working with teachers and other professionals. You'll need to complete around 100 hours of placement in a learning environment during the course.

Who this course is for

ideal for those seeking Teaching Assistant roles, or for existing Teaching Assistants looking for opportunities to progress. Have the capability to complete a Level 3 qualification.

As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). We recommend that the learner undertakes 100 hours of placement in a real work environment.

Entry requirements

Who is eligible?

Fully funded for adults who are 19+ and a GM resident. There is no wage threshold making the course open to pretty much anybody wanting to progress their career in education

Other eligibility criteria may apply

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support pupils' learning in a classroom setting.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with teachers, pupils, and parents.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
  • You'll understand child development and how it affects learning.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver learning activities under teacher direction.
  • You'll understand your professional role and responsibilities within a school or college.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Clarence Arcade Ashton during the day. Learning is supported by a practical placement in a school or college, where you'll demonstrate competence in real working situations. Assessment combines knowledge-based tasks with evidence of practical skills gathered during your placement hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Clarence Arcade Ashton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' learning in primary or secondary schools.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: work with pupils with additional needs.
  • Learning support assistant: help students in further education colleges.
  • Classroom assistant: assist teachers with day-to-day classroom activities.
  • Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): take on greater responsibility in the classroom.
  • Early years teaching assistant: support children's learning in nursery or reception settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a route into delivering teaching or training yourself.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: builds on Level 3 for those moving toward a teaching role.
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status: recognised by schools for TAs taking on extended responsibilities.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): for those who want to train as a fully qualified teacher.

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