Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College, part-time during the day, over one year. That pace works well if you have other commitments alongside your studies. You'll cover how to support pupils' learning, understand child development, and work effectively alongside teachers in school settings. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you and help shape your learning plan.
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 the classroom.
You'll understand child and young person development across different age groups.
You'll explore how to help pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll develop skills in communication and building relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
You'll learn how to support literacy and numeracy learning in school settings.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll explore how schools work, including policies, procedures, and your role within the team.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Rotherham College during the day. Learning is delivered face to face, with a mix of taught sessions, group discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations in a school or educational setting, and evidence of your practice. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course of the year to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: helping individual pupils or small groups.
Classroom assistant: working alongside teachers in day-to-day lessons.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting children in nursery or reception classes.
Cover supervisor: managing classes under teacher direction.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a route into delivering training or teaching adults, often required for further education roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching in further education or vocational settings.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): for those who want to train as a fully qualified teacher, typically through a PGCE or School Direct programme.
Level 5 SEND qualification: for those specialising in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
