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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Cheadle Hulme

Cost£2,225.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Cheadle Hulme. Classes run at Cheadle College in the evenings, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over two years, part-time.

You'll study how to support teaching and learning in a school or college setting. Topics include supporting pupils' development, working with teachers, and understanding the curriculum. You'll need to be working or volunteering in a learning environment while you study. An informal interview and initial assessment are part of the enrolment process.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Who this course is for

Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for

Entry requirements

All prospective learners will undertake an informal interview and complete a skills scan & initial assessment. As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a voluntary placement during the taught programme of study in a learning environment, such as a school or college setting.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support teachers and pupils in a classroom setting.
  • You'll understand how children and young people develop and learn.
  • You'll explore how to support pupils with special educational needs.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and delivering learning activities.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and your responsibilities in a school environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of curriculum frameworks and assessment practices.

How you will learn

Classes are held in the evening at Cheadle College. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions and practical experience in your workplace or voluntary placement. Assessment is based on a portfolio of evidence drawn from your work in a learning environment, alongside knowledge-based assessments. You must be working or on a voluntary placement in a school or college throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Cheadle College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works alongside pupils who need additional help.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with special educational needs.
  • Classroom Assistant, assists teachers with day-to-day learning activities.
  • Cover Supervisor, supervises classes in a teacher's short-term absence, though some schools require further experience or training.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, a next step if you want to move toward a teaching role.
  • Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning, a Level 5 qualification for those aiming toward qualified teacher status, usually studied alongside work.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, requires a degree and is a separate route for those focusing on early years settings.
  • SENCO or specialist SEN qualifications, for those wanting to specialise further in supporting pupils with additional needs.
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