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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant EPA Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. Daytime, part-time sessions make it possible to study alongside other commitments. This teaching assistant EPA qualification is the end-point assessment for those who have already built experience supporting pupils in schools or further education settings. The course typically takes one year. To enrol, you'll need a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent) or substantial relevant work experience, plus English and maths at grade 4 or a diagnostic assessment.

Who this course is for

To access this course, you are required to:

Have a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent OR Relevant substantial occupational experience. You are also required to:

English & Maths at grade 4 or diagnostic to demonstrate levels Prove existing competence in supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT within the National Curriculum framework within a school or further education setting Be working with individual pupils, groups of pupils or in a whole class environment under the direction of a teacher, or independently, for a minimum of one day per week (ideally two or more) Be working as part of the whole school team and have the support of the head teacher to complete the Level 3 qualification Attend an interview to determine your interest, commitment and suitability for the course Have - or be in the process of gaining - valid and current DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance

Entry requirements

To access this course, you are required to:

Have a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent OR Relevant substantial occupational experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate competence in supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy, and ICT within the National Curriculum framework.
  • You'll show how to support individual pupils and groups effectively in a school or further education setting.
  • You'll evidence your understanding of how to assist teachers in planning and delivering learning activities.
  • You'll apply your knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing in a professional context.
  • You'll reflect on your own practice and show how you adapt support to meet different learners' needs.

How you will learn

This is an end-point assessment course, so learning is built around evidencing the competence you've developed in your workplace role. Classroom-based sessions at the Wellington Road Campus support you in preparing your portfolio of evidence and readying yourself for the EPA components. Assessment typically includes observation of practice in your school or education setting, a professional discussion, and review of your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to be working in a school or further education setting, as the assessment requires evidence from your workplace practice.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant: support teachers and pupils day-to-day in school
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): take on greater responsibility in the classroom
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant: work with pupils with additional needs
  • Learning Support Assistant: provide one-to-one or small-group support
  • Cover Supervisor: manage a class in a teacher's short-term absence
  • Early Years Teaching Assistant: support children in reception or nursery settings

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching roles in further education.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: for those aiming to qualify as a further education teacher.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via a school-based route such as School Direct: the route into becoming a qualified classroom teacher in England.
  • HLTA Status Assessment: formal recognition as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, opening more senior support roles.
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