Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, with daytime sessions spread over 18 months at a manageable part-time pace. 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 practice. It covers specialist support for pupil learning across a range of school settings. You must be 19 or over to be eligible for funding.
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 strategies to support pupils' learning across different subjects and settings.
You'll learn how to work with teachers to plan and deliver learning activities.
You'll understand how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll explore child and young person development and how it shapes learning.
You'll learn how to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing in the classroom.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll build knowledge of communication and professional relationships within a school team.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Northallerton Adult Education, supported by work-based practice in your school or college setting. Assessment is ongoing and includes written assignments, observations in your workplace, and the building of a portfolio of evidence. You'll be assessed on both your understanding of theory and your practical performance in a real support role.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils' learning in primary or secondary school.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: specialist support for pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: one-to-one or small-group work in schools or colleges.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): take on greater responsibility in the classroom.
Cover supervisor: manage classes under teacher direction.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in reception and foundation settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching roles in further education.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification for those moving into FE or adult learning.
HLTA Status Assessment: formal recognition as a higher level teaching assistant, with increased responsibility and pay.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): for those who want to train as a fully qualified teacher.
