Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Dallow Learning Community Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary school settings. You'll cover areas including supporting learning activities, safeguarding, communication, and working with children with additional needs. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 3 teaching assistant qualification is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
You'll understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with children, young people, and adults.
You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll understand how to help plan and deliver learning activities under a teacher's direction.
You'll explore child and young person development across different age ranges.
You'll learn how to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dallow Learning Community Centre. Assessment is a mix of written assignments, observations in a school or educational setting, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence. You'll need access to a relevant workplace setting, such as a school or nursery, to complete the practical elements of the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dallow Learning Community Centre 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) support assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: helping students who need extra academic support.
Classroom assistant: assisting with lessons across primary or secondary settings.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on greater responsibility in the classroom.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in reception and early years classes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward becoming a qualified teacher or trainer.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: for those aiming to teach in further education or training settings.
HLTA Status Assessment: if you want to take on a higher level teaching assistant role with more classroom responsibility.
Undergraduate degree in Education or Primary Teaching (QTS route): for those considering a full teaching career.
