Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. You need to be working in a support role in a primary, secondary, special school, or college to join. The course covers specialist support for pupil learning and runs over 18 months, giving you time to build knowledge alongside your existing commitments. You'll need to be aged 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 with their learning in classroom settings.
You'll learn how to work with teachers to plan and deliver effective learning activities.
You'll understand how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll explore child and young person development across primary, secondary, and special school contexts.
You'll learn how to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing in educational settings.
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
Learning takes place in the classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is ongoing and work-based, drawing on your experience in your school or college role. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing how you apply your skills in practice. There may also be written assignments and observations in your workplace setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' learning in primary or secondary schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant. Work with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant. Provide targeted help in classroom or withdrawal settings.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA). Take on greater responsibility in lesson delivery.
Cover supervisor. Manage classes under teacher direction during short-term absences.
Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in nursery or reception 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. Builds on Level 4 for those moving into teaching.
HLTA assessment. Formal recognition as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, requiring evidence of practice at that level.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). For those considering a full teaching career, a degree and teacher training route would follow.
