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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, three hours a week, with a minimum of two days working or volunteering in a primary school alongside. The course runs part-time over one year, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover children and young people's development, safeguarding, and communication skills. To enrol, you'll need a Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification or equivalent school experience, plus a good command of English at Level 2 or equivalent. You must already be working or volunteering as a teaching assistant for at least two days a week.

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 develop your understanding of children and young people's development at different ages and stages.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard children's welfare and recognise signs of concern.
  • You'll build skills in communication with children, young people, and school staff.
  • You'll learn how to support teachers and contribute effectively in a classroom setting.
  • You'll create a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real workplace activities.
  • You'll demonstrate your knowledge through workplace observations and professional discussions with an assessor.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Southall Community College, with access to computers for project and self-study work and learning materials in the Learning Centre. 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 the performance criteria for the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need an active placement working or volunteering as a teaching assistant in a primary school for a minimum of two days per week.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils in primary school classrooms.
  • Learning support assistant: working one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: supporting children with additional needs.
  • Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on greater classroom responsibility with further experience.
  • Cover supervisor: managing classes under teacher direction.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching roles in further education or adult learning settings.
  • Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support: a higher education route for those wanting to deepen their expertise and move toward qualified teacher status.
  • BA (Hons) in Education Studies: a full degree for those considering a career in education leadership, policy, or teaching.
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