Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll cover safeguarding children and young people, planning learning activities, assessment strategies, supporting speech and language development, and responding to challenging behaviour. To enrol, you'll need Level 2 in English and Maths, Level 1 in ICT, and a placement, volunteering role, or job in a school or childcare setting. The course runs part-time over 248 hours.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for learners looking to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of key subject areas, including: safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, planning and preparing for learning activities, using assessment strategies to promote learning, creating a positive environment to support speech, language and communication development of children and young people, responding to behaviour that challenges.
Entry requirements
Learners should be at least 19 years old. � Must complete an initial assessment in English, Maths and ICT. � Must complete an IAG � Must have level 2 in Maths, English and Level 1 in ICT. � Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to safeguard the welfare of children and young people in educational settings.
You'll develop skills in planning and preparing learning activities to support pupils.
You'll use assessment strategies to monitor and promote children's learning.
You'll understand how to create environments that support speech, language and communication development.
You'll learn how to respond effectively to behaviour that challenges.
You'll build knowledge of child development and how it shapes learning support.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online at your own pace and attend daytime classes at LIBS Training in Wandsworth. Because this qualification requires you to demonstrate both knowledge and practical skills, you'll need to be working, volunteering, or on placement in a school or childcare setting throughout the course. Assessment draws on your practice in that setting alongside your coursework.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a placement, volunteering role, or paid work in a school or childcare setting before the course begins, as practical evidence from that setting is part of the assessment.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: help students access lessons and activities.
Early years practitioner: support children's development in nursery or reception settings.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during planned absences.
Inclusion support worker: help schools meet the needs of vulnerable learners.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a recognised first step if you want to move into teaching or training adults.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: builds on the AET for those working toward a teaching role in further education.
SEND-specific qualifications at Level 3 or 4: useful if you want to specialise in supporting pupils with additional needs.
A degree in Education or Primary Teaching (QTS route): for those aiming to qualify as a teacher.
