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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Leicester

Cost£2,225.00
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You study while working, volunteering, or on placement in a school. The course covers planning and delivering learning support, bilingual support, SEN support, and reflective practice. It suits people already supporting pupils in primary, secondary, or special schools. This Level 3 specialist schools qualification takes around 15 months to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.

Who this course is for

This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills required when working directly with children or young people in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers all aspects of Specialist Support, including planning, delivering, and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher, bilingual and special needs support and personal development and reflective practice. Aim suitable as a Main Aim or Technical Certificate within an Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

You will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. This qualification is ideal if you are currently working in an unsupervised role that supports pupils' learning, including specialist roles, or if you are interested in entering the workforce in roles including teaching assistants, learning support assistants or similar roles at level 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and review assessment strategies alongside a teacher.
  • You'll develop skills in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
  • You'll understand how to provide bilingual support in a school setting.
  • You'll practise personal development and reflective practice techniques.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding and child development relevant to school roles.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively in primary, secondary, and special school environments.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, demonstrating competence in both knowledge and practical skills. Assessment is based on evidence gathered in your workplace, such as observations, professional discussions, and written tasks. You'll build a portfolio showing how you apply your skills in a real school setting. Train Together will guide you through each stage of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Train Together will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning under teacher direction.
  • Learning support assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • SEN teaching assistant, supports pupils with special educational needs.
  • SEN support worker, assists children with complex needs in school settings.
  • Bilingual support assistant, helps pupils whose first language is not English.
  • Cover supervisor, manages a class when the teacher is absent.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a stepping stone toward teaching or training roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, for those moving into a more formal teaching role.
  • Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support, for deeper study and career progression toward higher-level school roles.

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