Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start29 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover child development, supporting children's learning and emotional wellbeing, and the role of a teaching assistant in early years settings. You'll also look at how to assist in planning and delivering activities for young children.

Who this course is for

The Early Years Supporting Teaching and Learning NCFE Certificate Level 3 is for you if you want to develop your skills and knowledge to support teaching and learning in early years settings. Throughout the course you will cover a range of topics, including child development, supporting children's learning, and understanding the role of a teaching assistant.

You will gain insight into the importance of supporting children's emotional wellbeing and how to assist in planning and delivering activities that support their educational growth. You'll also explore the principles of inclusive practice and how to work with a diverse group of children.

The qualification is focused on practical skills, and you will have the opportunity to apply your learning in a real-world setting. The course includes a combination of theory and practical work, ensuring you develop both the knowledge and the hands-on experience needed for a successful career in early years education. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to support children in a variety of educational environments, from nurseries and preschools to schools and after-school clubs. You could work as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Secondary and Special Schools Assistant.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore child development and how young children learn and grow.
  • You'll develop skills to support children's learning in early years settings.
  • You'll understand how to support children's emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to assist in planning and delivering activities for children.
  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a teaching assistant.
  • You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding and how to keep children safe.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Stanmore College throughout the year. Learning is assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations in an early years setting, and portfolio evidence. You'll build a record of your knowledge and practice as you progress through the course. Some units may require you to spend time in a relevant early years or school setting to complete your evidence.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supporting children's learning in a primary school
  • Nursery practitioner, working with young children in an early years setting
  • Early years educator, planning and delivering activities for under-fives
  • Learning support assistant, helping pupils with additional needs in school
  • Classroom assistant, providing day-to-day support to teachers and pupils
  • Nursery nurse, caring for and educating children in a nursery

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, for those aiming toward a senior or management role in an early years setting.

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