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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Evening classes run at Ashton Sixth Form College, part-time over 12 months. The course is free if you earn under £32,400. If you earn over £32,400, co-funding through GMCA may be available. This level 3 teaching assistant qualification is designed for people already working in a school or education setting, including teaching assistants, learning support assistants, and SEN assistants. You must be in paid or voluntary employment supervising children for at least one full day per week.

Who this course is for

This course is for anybody who is working in a role that supports pupil's learning including teaching assistants, learning support assistants, and special educational needs assistants.

Entry requirements

-It is recommended that you hold or are working towards a Functional Skills qualification at level 2 or a GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and maths.

-It is recommended that you hold a Level 2 in Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification.

-You must be in paid or voluntary employment both Supervising and being responsible for children for a minimum of one full day per week.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop strategies to support pupils' learning in the classroom.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacher.
  • You'll understand how to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • You'll explore child development and how it affects learning.
  • You'll learn how to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll develop skills in observing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Ashton Sixth Form College one or more evenings per week. Learning is classroom based, combining taught sessions with work-based practice in your school or education setting. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in your workplace, and a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day role. Your assessor will observe you working with pupils as part of the assessment process.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant. Support pupils' learning in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning support assistant. Work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils.
  • SEN assistant. Support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA). Take on greater responsibility in the classroom.
  • Cover supervisor. Supervise classes in the absence of a teacher.
  • Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in nursery or Reception settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. A step toward teaching in further education or adult learning settings.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Suitable if you want to qualify as a further education teacher.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). If you want to become a fully qualified classroom teacher, a degree and teacher training route such as a PGCE or School Direct programme would be the next step.
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