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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Wolverhampton

Cost£2,063.00
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Adult Education Wolverhampton, part-time during the day over 37 weeks.

The course covers child development, safeguarding, behaviour management, and supporting learners with SEND. You combine classroom study with practical experience in a school setting. You must be aged 19 or over, hold English at Level 2 or above, and have at least one year of school experience. You also need access to a school placement to complete assessed tasks.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Who this course is for

A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification designed for adults who want to work as qualified teaching assistants in schools. Ideal for those already volunteering or employed in a school who want to gain a full Level 3 qualification. Provides indepth knowledge of child development, safeguarding, supporting learning, behaviour management and SEND. Combines classroom learning with practical experience in a real school setting.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over. Good level of English (minimum of Level 2 or above) to meet the demands of written assignments. A DBS check is required for working in a school setting. You must have access to a work placement or employment in a school (typically primary, secondary or SEN) to complete assessed tasks. You must have at least one year�s experience in a school prior to starting this course that includes the National Curriculum. Commitment to completing assignments

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development and how children learn.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and your responsibilities in a school setting.
  • You'll learn strategies for managing behaviour in the classroom.
  • You'll understand how to support teaching and learning across different subjects.
  • You'll practise working alongside teachers in a real school environment.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at the centre each week. Learning is a mix of taught sessions and written assignments. You'll also complete assessed tasks during your school placement. A DBS check is required before you begin placement activity. The centre will guide you through the assignment process throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education Wolverhampton will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a school placement and hold a valid DBS check.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra help.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports children with special educational needs in mainstream or specialist settings.
  • Cover Supervisor, manages a class during a teacher's short-term absence.
  • Early Years Teaching Assistant, supports learning in Reception or nursery classes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Education and Training qualification, useful if you want to move into a training or tutoring role.
  • SEND-specific short courses, deepen your knowledge of working with pupils who have complex needs.
  • A degree in Education or Primary Teaching, for those aiming toward qualified teacher status in the longer term.
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