Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Worksop. Classes run at North Notts College, full-time during the day. You'll study for one year, covering how to support pupils' learning, work alongside teachers, and contribute to a classroom environment. The course covers child development, communication, and inclusion. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 3 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom setting.
You'll understand child and young person development across different age groups.
You'll develop skills in supporting pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in schools.
You'll learn how to support literacy and numeracy learning in the classroom.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at North Notts College, with a mix of taught lessons and practical tasks. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations in a school or educational setting, and a portfolio of evidence showing your competence. You may also need to complete some placement hours in a school to meet the practical requirements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: work with pupils who need extra support.
Learning support assistant: help individual pupils with specific learning needs.
Classroom assistant: assist with lessons across primary or secondary settings.
Early years teaching assistant: support children aged 3 to 5 in school reception classes.
Cover supervisor: manage a class when the regular teacher is absent.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a route into delivering training or teaching adults, recognised by further education employers.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a deeper teaching qualification for those moving toward a more formal teaching role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the fuller qualification for those aiming to teach in further education or training settings.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): the regulated qualification required to teach as a fully qualified teacher in state schools in England.
