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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Slough – Slough and Langley College

Cost£2,225.00
Duration45 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 45 weeks, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to support teachers and pupils in classroom settings. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above, or Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2. This supporting teaching and learning qualification is awarded by NCFE.

Who this course is for

The Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care has been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.

Entry requirements

GCSE English and GCSE/International GCSE qualification in English language and/or literature to at least grade C (grade 4) and Maths to at least grade C (grade 4) Functional skills qualification in English and Maths at level 2

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children and young people develop and learn in educational settings.
  • You'll study how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
  • You'll learn how to assist pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
  • You'll develop knowledge of behaviour management strategies used in schools.
  • You'll examine how to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
  • You'll build understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Slough and Langley College. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, observations in educational settings, and portfolio evidence. You'll be assessed on your knowledge and your ability to apply it in practice. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and support you in building your evidence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant: work with pupils with additional needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant: help students access the curriculum in mainstream classrooms.
  • Classroom Assistant: provide day-to-day support across a range of subjects and year groups.
  • Early Years Teaching Assistant: support learning in nursery or reception settings.
  • Cover Supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short-term absences.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification, you could progress to a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training if you want to move toward a teaching role. A Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning is another option, recognised by many universities as a route into qualified teacher status. Some learners go on to study a PGCE or School Direct programme to become a fully qualified teacher.

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