Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Birmingham. Evening teaching assistant classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course takes one year part-time and covers planning and delivering learning support, special needs and bilingual support, and reflective practice. You'll need Level 2 numeracy and literacy (or GCSE maths and English at grade C/4 or above) and around 10 hours a week in a school or voluntary placement.
Who this course is for
If you�re interested in a career working with children and young people but aren�t sure where to start, becoming a Teaching Assistant (TA) is an ideal option. The one-year Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning course is for adults who want to be employed in roles providing specialised support for pupils' learning in primary, secondary, or special schools, as well as colleges. You�ll gain the skills needed to work with children and young people in a classroom environment alongside the teacher to support whole class activities as well as working with individuals or groups of pupils. If you are already a TA at Level 1 or 2, this course will allow you to take on more responsibilities and further your career.
Entry requirements
You must have Level 2 numeracy and literacy or the equivalent GCSE qualification in maths and English (minimum grade C/4) and should either be employed or undertaking voluntary work of approximately 10 hours per week within a primary or secondary school. All candidates will need to attend an information session before starting the programme.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support whole-class activities alongside a teacher in primary, secondary, or special school settings.
You'll develop skills in planning, delivering, and reviewing assessment strategies to support pupils' learning.
You'll gain knowledge of special educational needs (SEN) support and how to assist pupils with a range of abilities.
You'll study bilingual support approaches for learners with English as an additional language.
You'll explore personal development and reflective practice as a teaching professional.
You'll learn how to work with individual pupils and small groups to support their progress.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at the campus on an evening, part-time basis over one year. Assessment is through coursework and practical evidence gathered in your school or voluntary placement. You'll need to be in a school-based role or voluntary placement of around 10 hours a week to complete the practical elements of the course. All candidates attend an information session before starting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to have access to a school or educational setting for your placement hours.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Special needs assistant: work one-to-one with pupils with additional needs.
Behaviour support assistant: help manage and improve pupil behaviour.
Learning support assistant: assist students in colleges and further education.
Pastoral or welfare assistant: support pupil wellbeing across a school.
Foundation stage assistant: work with early years children in reception classes.
Bilingual support assistant: help pupils learning in a second language.
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: for those aiming to qualify as a further education teacher.
BA (Hons) in Education Studies: a degree route for those considering a move into teaching or educational leadership.
PGCE (Primary or Secondary): the qualification needed to become a qualified teacher in a state school.
