Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a school or learning environment, building skills on the job over 12 months. An Advanced Learning Loan may fund the course for qualifying learners, similar to a university loan. You'll need English at Level 1 and an employer placement with an Enhanced DBS check. The course covers the knowledge and practical competence needed for a level 3 teaching assistant qualification, assessed through written work, professional discussion, and observation.
Who this course is for
A course to provide the necessary skills and competence to become fully qualified in the profession as a Teaching Assistant or Learning mentor. The course is achieved through a process of proving knowledge and competence in - written form, professional discussion and observation. We offer a very flexible one to one delivery method which allows us to work around a student's other commitments. We think it particularly suits returners to the workforce once their children are in school. What we call "My Time"
Entry requirements
A reasonable standard of English assessed at level 1 and an employer placement which will require an acceptable Enhanced DBS check.
What you will learn
You'll develop the knowledge and skills to support teaching and learning in a classroom setting.
You'll demonstrate competence through written tasks, professional discussion, and workplace observation.
You'll learn how to support pupils with a range of needs, including those with SEND.
You'll understand how to work alongside teachers to plan and deliver learning activities.
You'll build the professional practice expected of a qualified teaching assistant or learning mentor.
How you will learn
Assessment is through a combination of written work, professional discussion, and direct observation in your workplace. You'll be observed carrying out your role and asked to demonstrate your knowledge and competence in practice. Delivery is one-to-one, so your learning is shaped around your schedule and placement context.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside Learning & Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need an employer placement and a valid Enhanced DBS check before the course begins.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils across primary or secondary school
SEND teaching assistant: specialist support for pupils with additional needs
Learning mentor: one-to-one guidance for pupils facing barriers to learning
Classroom support assistant: day-to-day learning support alongside class teachers
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction
Early years teaching assistant: support children in Reception and Key Stage 1
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status: the next step if you want to take on greater responsibility and work more independently in the classroom.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: suitable if you're considering moving into a teaching or training role.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): for those who want to train as a fully qualified teacher.
