Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime course covers the skills and knowledge you need to support teaching and learning in schools and educational settings. At 382 hours, it's a substantial programme that gives you a thorough grounding in classroom support practice. The Childcare and Education department uses NCFE as the awarding body. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Support Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 Cert E&T (GPL00AAAL3 25/26GA) is based in the Childcare & Education department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning under the direction of a teacher.
You'll develop your understanding of child development and how it shapes learning.
You'll explore how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll study safeguarding and the responsibilities of everyone working in a school.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll understand school policies, procedures, and the wider education system.
You'll practise supporting learning activities across different subjects and age groups.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across the 382-hour programme. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, observations, and written tasks that reflect real classroom support situations. The NCFE qualification is assessed through portfolio evidence and written assignments. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils day to day in school.
Learning support assistant: working one-to-one or in small groups with pupils.
SEN support assistant: helping pupils with special educational needs in class.
Classroom assistant: providing general support across lessons and activities.
Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on more responsibility in the classroom once experienced.
Early years practitioner: working with younger children in a school or nursery setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move toward a teaching or training role.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step further into teaching practice.
Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support: a higher education route for those aiming toward qualified teacher status or specialist roles in schools.
Level 3 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a work-based alternative that builds on this Certificate through on-the-job assessment.
