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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College, part-time during the day, one year in total. You'll study children and young people's development, safeguarding, and communication, building the knowledge you need to support teachers and pupils in a primary school setting. To join, you'll need to already be working or volunteering in a school for at least two days a week. This is a practical level 3 teaching assistant qualification assessed partly in your workplace.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

Supporting Teaching & Learning -Level 2 or Equivalent experience of working in a school A good command of spoken and written English (workingat Level 2 or equivalent)

You must be working/volunteering as a teaching assistant in a schoolfor a minimum of two days per week.

You will alsohave an interviewat enrolment, so we canensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard children's welfare and recognise signs of concern.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with children, teachers, and other staff.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your real work in school.
  • You'll learn how to support classroom activities and assist the teacher effectively.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities and how to reflect on your own practice.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions three hours a week at Hammersmith & Fulham College, with access to computers for project and self-study work. An assessor will visit you in your school placement to observe your interactions with children and staff and discuss how you approach your role. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence from your workplace activities to demonstrate what you've learned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils in primary schools.
  • Classroom assistant: working directly with children during lessons.
  • Learning support assistant: helping pupils with additional needs.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with SEND pupils.
  • Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): a step up with more responsibility in the classroom.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching role and is recognised for those working in further education settings.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a deeper qualification for those aiming to teach or train in colleges or adult education.
  • Foundation Degree in Education: a university-level route for teaching assistants looking to progress toward qualified teacher status.
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