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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Weymouth

Cost£2,000.00
Duration14 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

City and Guilds Level 3 Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a school setting, building skills directly through your day-to-day role. The specialist support for teaching and learning in schools qualification takes around 14 months to complete. You'll need to be working in a school for at least 10 hours a week and hold a current DBS check. The level 3 specialist support for teaching and learning in schools classes cover everything from supporting pupils' learning to working with teachers and other professionals.

Who this course is for

Working within the school environment is as diverse as it is rewarding, with job roles ranging from 'assistants' to 'learning and development' specialist support workers. These bespoke qualifications will provide the fundamental skills needed to enter or sustain employment in this area, instilling learners with the confidence and drive to achieve continued personal and professional progression.

Providing important recognition, these qualifications encourage learners to unleash their talents, through further vocational training or in their field of work.

Entry requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Working within a setting to a minimum of 10hrs per week
  • Hold a current CRB/DBS
  • At Level 3 - it would be beneficial (but not essential) to be in paid employment and show competence at that level

What you will learn

  • You'll support pupils' learning across different subjects and age groups.
  • You'll work alongside teachers to plan and deliver learning activities.
  • You'll develop strategies to support pupils with additional or specialist needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in school.
  • You'll communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents or carers.
  • You'll reflect on your own professional practice and identify areas for development.
  • You'll understand the policies and procedures that govern school environments.

How you will learn

Assessment is work-based. You'll be observed in your school role, and an assessor will visit your workplace to gather evidence of your competence. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day work. This may include written accounts, witness testimonies from colleagues, and professional discussions with your assessor. Learning happens on the job, supported by your employer and your assessor throughout the 14 months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wessex Training & Assessment will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils' learning in primary or secondary schools.
  • Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on greater responsibility in the classroom.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support worker: working with pupils with additional needs.
  • Learning support assistant: helping individual pupils or small groups.
  • Specialist learning and development worker: supporting targeted pupil programmes.
  • School inclusion officer: helping schools support vulnerable or at-risk pupils.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a route toward teaching roles in further education or training.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a shorter qualification useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role.
  • Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support: a higher education route for those aiming toward qualified teacher status or senior school roles.
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