Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need to be working in a support role in a primary, secondary, or special school, or a college, as the course is built around your workplace experience. It covers specialist pupil support across a range of learning environments and takes 18 months to complete. Learners must be aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners working in roles that offer specialist support for pupil learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges. Learners are required to be aged 19 years or over.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supporting pupils' learning across different classroom settings.
You'll learn how to assist with literacy and numeracy development.
You'll understand how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
You'll learn how to work effectively with teachers and other school staff.
You'll develop knowledge of behaviour management strategies used in schools.
You'll understand how to support pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is linked to your work in a school or college setting, so you'll build a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day role. You may also complete written assignments and professional discussions with your assessor. Because the qualification is work-based in its evidence requirements, you'll need to be in a relevant support role throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils' learning in primary or secondary school.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: helping students in further education colleges.
Classroom assistant: providing day-to-day support to teachers and pupils.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on more responsibility in the classroom.
Cover supervisor: managing classes under teacher direction.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a route toward teaching in further education or adult learning settings.
Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs: deepens your knowledge of SEN support if that's the area you work in.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status Assessment: a formal assessment process that recognises advanced classroom responsibilities, relevant once you have experience at Level 3.
