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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course. Study online at your own pace over 12 months. You need to be working or volunteering in a school, college, or other educational setting throughout the course. You'll cover child development, safeguarding, equality and inclusion, behaviour support, and how schools and colleges operate. This free teaching assistant course suits people who need flexibility around work or other commitments. It leads to a level 3 teaching assistant qualification recognised for roles supporting children and young people in educational settings.

Who this course is for

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning is designed for individuals who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required to effectively support teaching and learning in schools or other educational settings.

This qualification is ideal for teaching assistants, learning support assistants, special needs assistants, or those aspiring to these roles. It provides a thorough understanding of how to support children and young people’s learning, development, and wellbeing within the framework of the school curriculum.

Learners will gain both the theoretical understanding and practical experience necessary to make a positive impact in the classroom and to contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Who is this qualification for?

This course is suitable for:

  • Individuals working or volunteering in a school or college setting supporting pupils’ learning.
  • Those who have completed a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning and wish to progress.
  • Adults seeking a career change into education or classroom support roles.

Learners must be working or volunteering in a school or college environment as practical placement hours are required for assessment.

Entry requirements

You must be working or volunteering in a school, college or educational environment throughout the length of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how schools and colleges are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll learn how to support children and young people's development and learning activities.
  • You'll apply safeguarding principles and child welfare legislation in an educational setting.
  • You'll promote equality, diversity, and inclusion when working with children and young people.
  • You'll support health and safety requirements for children and young people.
  • You'll maintain positive relationships and support positive behaviour in a learning environment.
  • You'll contribute effectively to teamwork within a school or college setting.

How you will learn

There are no timetabled lessons. You study independently online, with an expectation of around 5 to 10 hours of learning per week. Assessment is through short answer questions and essays. A workplace mentor will also assess you in your school, college, or educational setting. You must be in a working or volunteering placement throughout the course for the workplace assessment element.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting learning in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning support assistant: helping pupils with additional needs in class.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) assistant: working with children with SEND.
  • Cover supervisor: managing classes under teacher direction.
  • Classroom assistant: providing day-to-day support across subjects.
  • Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in nursery or reception settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award, Certificate, or Diploma in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching role in further education or training settings.
  • Level 3 qualification in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): deepens your knowledge for SEN-focused roles.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) routes: if you want to train as a qualified teacher, this Diploma can support your application to teacher training programmes.
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