Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport Continuing Education Service, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study how to support teaching and learning in school settings, covering areas such as child development, communication, and working with teachers and pupils. The course takes one year to complete. It's a recognised teaching assistant qualification that prepares you for classroom support roles across primary, secondary, and special educational needs settings.
Who this course is for
Learners who would like to pursue or enhance their current career as a Teaching Assistant
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll develop your understanding of child and young person development.
You'll explore how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and parents.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll develop skills in supporting learning activities across different subjects.
You'll learn how to reflect on and improve your own practice in the classroom.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at Stockport Continuing Education Service throughout the year. Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions, discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the course. You'll gather evidence of your knowledge and understanding as you progress through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockport Continuing Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: work with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: help individual or small groups with their learning.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in nursery or reception classes.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
Behaviour support assistant: work with pupils who need extra pastoral support.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a route into delivering training or teaching adults, if you want to move into further education or workplace training.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a deeper qualification for those moving toward a teaching role in further education.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): the qualification required to teach as a fully qualified teacher in state schools in England, typically via a degree and teacher training programme.
