Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Sheffield. Evening classes run at The Sheffield College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll spend around one year part-time building the knowledge and skills needed to support teachers and pupils in school settings. The course covers areas such as supporting learning activities, child development, and working within the curriculum. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
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 support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant within a school.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom on an evening, part-time basis over one year. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations in a school or educational setting, and portfolio evidence. You'll need access to a relevant workplace or placement to complete the practical elements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils day to day in school
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: working with pupils with additional needs
Learning support assistant: helping individual pupils or small groups in class
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on greater classroom responsibility
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in nursery or reception settings
Cover supervisor: managing a class under teacher direction
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: builds on Level 3 for those moving toward a teaching career.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status: a formal assessment route for experienced teaching assistants seeking greater responsibility.
Degree in Primary Education or Early Childhood Studies: for those considering qualified teacher status (QTS) longer term.
