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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Birmingham

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info about costs.

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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South and City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, one evening a week over one year. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the college for full fee information.

The course covers how to support pupils' learning in primary, secondary, and special schools. You'll study topics including supporting learning activities, communication with children and young people, and working with teachers to plan and deliver lessons. Units also cover safeguarding, SEN support, and professional development.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning at Level 3.

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 learning activities in a classroom setting.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating with children and young people.
  • You'll understand how to support pupils with special educational needs.
  • You'll learn how to work alongside teachers to plan and deliver lessons.
  • You'll study safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll explore professional development and reflective practice in education settings.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the evening at the college. You'll attend an information session before the course starts. Assessment includes portfolio-based evidence gathered from your workplace or voluntary placement. You must be working or volunteering in a school or college setting for around 10 hours a week to complete the practical elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need evidence of Level 2 numeracy and literacy, or a GCSE in maths and English at grade C or grade 4 or above. You'll also need to be working or volunteering in a primary or secondary school for around 10 hours a week. South and City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils' learning in primary or secondary school.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need extra help in class.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports children with special educational needs.
  • Classroom Assistant, works alongside teachers in a range of school settings.
  • Cover Supervisor, manages a class under teacher direction, typically needs experience first.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, a next step if you want to move toward a teaching role.
  • Early Years Educator qualification at Level 3, if you want to work with younger children in nursery or reception settings.
  • Foundation Degree in Education or Teaching and Learning (Level 5), for those aiming toward a higher-level role in education support.
  • Qualified Teacher Status, requires a degree and further training beyond this Diploma.
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