Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Liverpool. Classes run at St Helens College Kirkby Campus, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll study the NCFE Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, covering how to support pupils, teachers, and the wider school environment. The course runs for 310 hours part-time, so you can build your knowledge at a manageable pace. A level 3 teaching assistant qualification opens doors to classroom support roles in primary and secondary schools. Check entry requirements directly with the college before applying.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll develop skills in supporting pupils with their learning and development.
You'll understand how to promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
You'll learn how to work with pupils who have additional or special educational needs.
You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant within a school setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College Kirkby Campus. Assessment is part-time and spread across the course. Methods typically include written assignments, observations in a school or educational setting, and portfolio work that demonstrates your competence in supporting teaching and learning. Check with the college for the full breakdown of assessment requirements for this delivery.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College Kirkby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: work with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: help individual pupils or small groups with their studies.
Classroom assistant: assist with day-to-day classroom activities and resources.
Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): take on more responsibility in the classroom.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in nursery or reception settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching roles in further education or adult learning.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification for those aiming to lead sessions independently.
HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) Assessment: formal recognition for experienced teaching assistants wanting to take on greater classroom responsibility.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): for those considering a move into teaching as a qualified teacher.
