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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Blackpool

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Football Club, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and online study via Microsoft Teams. Face-to-face teaching assistant classes take place on Mondays and Tuesdays; online learning runs Wednesday to Friday, roughly 9:30am to 2:00pm. The course runs full-time over 6 weeks. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start, so the programme is matched to the right level for you. This level 3 teaching assistant qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to support teaching and learning in classroom settings.

Who this course is for

Anyone currently or looking to work or volunteer as a teaching assistant in a school or college who is looking to get a recognised qualification accreditation. It's the next step for anyone having completed a level 2 award.

Entry requirements

Initial Assessment completion.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills for supporting teachers and pupils in classroom settings.
  • You'll learn how to apply safeguarding principles and understand your responsibilities in a school environment.
  • You'll explore child development and how it shapes learning and behaviour.
  • You'll build knowledge of how to plan and deliver support for individual pupils.
  • You'll understand how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
  • You'll gain an understanding of school policies, professional standards, and your role within a school team.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll attend face-to-face sessions at Blackpool Football Club on Mondays and Tuesdays, and complete online learning via Microsoft Teams on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Sessions run approximately 9:30am to 2:00pm. Assessment is based on the work you produce throughout the course. You'll have dedicated learner support from start to finish.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Football Club 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 primary or secondary schools.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils who have additional needs.
  • Learning support assistant: providing targeted help to pupils who need extra support.
  • Classroom assistant: helping manage the learning environment and resources.
  • Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on greater responsibility in the classroom.
  • Cover supervisor: supervising classes in a teacher's absence.

What you could study next

A free teaching assistant course at Level 3 is a strong foundation for further study in education. You could go on to a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training if you want to move toward a teaching role. A Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training takes this further. If you're interested in early years settings specifically, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is worth exploring. Some learners also use this as a stepping stone toward a teaching degree.

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