Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Chesterfield. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Chesterfield College, part-time over 35 weeks. You'll need to be working or volunteering in a school setting for at least 12 hours a week before you start. That hands-on experience is central to how the course works. You'll build the knowledge to support pupils' learning across primary, secondary, or special school settings. This level 3 teaching assistant qualification is funded through an Adult Learner Loan.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
Entry requirements
It is essential that you are well established in a school setting as an employee or a volunteer and have at least 6 months continuous experience. You must be working or volunteering a minimum of 12 hours a week. Settings can include primary schools (infant and junior), secondary schools and special schools’. 2 references, an enhanced DBS (can be purchased through college if necessary) and a completion of a taster assignment will also be required.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children and young people develop and learn in school settings.
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll develop skills in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll explore how to support pupils' wellbeing and positive behaviour.
You'll understand your professional role and responsibilities within a school team.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Chesterfield College each week. Learning is classroom-based, with group discussion, tutor-led sessions, and work-based tasks you complete in your school setting. Assessment includes written assignments and evidence gathered from your workplace. You'll complete a taster assignment before the course begins, and your progress will be assessed throughout the 35 weeks rather than through a single exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange an enhanced DBS check before the course begins; the college can help you obtain one if needed.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: work with pupils who need extra support.
Learning support assistant: help individual pupils or small groups with their learning.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): take on greater responsibility in the classroom.
Early years teaching assistant: support younger pupils in infant or primary schools.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction when needed.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a route into delivering training or teaching in further education settings.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: if you want to focus on early years and nursery settings.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status Assessment: the formal step toward HLTA recognition, which carries more responsibility and typically higher pay.
Foundation Degree in Education or Teaching: a degree-level route for those aiming toward qualified teacher status.
