Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Scarborough. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll need to be working in a support role in a primary, secondary, or special school, or a college. The course covers specialist pupil support across a range of school settings and takes around 18 months part-time. This is a level 3 teaching assistant qualification recognised for classroom support roles.
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 pupil learning across different school settings.
You'll learn how to assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll understand how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll explore child development and how it affects learning.
You'll learn how to promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with pupils, teachers, and parents.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service on an evening timetable. Assessment is ongoing and includes portfolio work, observations in your workplace, and written assignments. Because the qualification is work-based in nature, you'll need to be in a relevant school or college role so your practice can be observed and evidenced throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary school
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: working with pupils with additional needs
Learning support assistant: helping students in college settings
Classroom assistant: providing day-to-day support to class teachers
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on more responsibility in the classroom
Cover supervisor: managing a class under teacher direction
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching roles in further education.
HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) assessment: formal recognition if you want to take on greater classroom responsibility.
Degree in Education or Primary Education (QTS): for those aiming to qualify as a teacher. Entry requirements vary by university.
