Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Mansfield. Evening teaching assistant classes run at West Notts College, so you can study around work or other commitments. The course covers child development, safeguarding, special educational needs, behaviour, speech and communication, and supporting learning activities. You'll also cover English, maths, and ICT as part of the programme. Entry requirements apply: you'll need to be aged 19 or over, and either already employed in a school or college, or have completed the relevant 11-week induction course plus a satisfactory DBS check. The course takes one year part-time.
Who this course is for
This course will recognise and develop the skills of those who already work with children and young people within an educational setting. It will also provide a programme of study to gain a recognised qualification whether you already work within an educational setting or are someone who wishes to do so. You may be employed or volunteering as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor, bilingual support assistant, subject support assistant, special educational needs assistant or wish to become a volunteer teaching assistant within a school or college. On successful completion of this course students will be awarded the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant).
Entry requirements
This course is only available to those aged 19 years and over. Completion of the Teaching Assistant and Early Years Educator - Fast Track to Level 3 11-week induction course and a satisfactory DBS check if you're not currently in employment within an early years or foundation stage classroom environment. Or you're already employed within a primary school, secondary school or college.
What you will learn
You'll study child development and how children and young people move through key transitions.
You'll learn how schools and colleges work as organisations, including roles, policies, and structures.
You'll develop your knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour management.
You'll explore how to support speech, language, and communication in the classroom.
You'll learn how to support learners with special educational needs and bilingual learners.
You'll study the role of play in learning and development.
You'll develop your own professional practice and personal development as a teaching assistant.
How you will learn
Classes are held in the evening at West Notts College. You'll learn through classroom sessions covering each topic area in the programme. Assessment is based on your work in and around an educational setting, so you'll need to be employed or volunteering in a school or college environment while you study. A DBS check is required if you are not already working in an early years or foundation stage setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils across primary or secondary school classrooms.
Special educational needs (SEN) assistant: work with pupils who have additional learning needs.
Cover supervisor: manage classes in a teacher's short-term absence.
Bilingual support assistant: help pupils who are learning in a second language.
Subject support assistant: provide targeted help in a specific curriculum area.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra help.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a route into delivering training or teaching adults, if you want to move into a facilitation or tutoring role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: for those aiming toward a more formal teaching role in further education.
SENCO or inclusion-related qualifications: if you want to specialise further in supporting learners with additional needs.
