Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 3 teaching assistant qualification is the right fit for you. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to support learners in school and college settings. You'll need to be 19 or over to enrol. A DBS check is not required to start, but you will need one to work with children and young people.
Who this course is for
Are you ready to take the next step in your education career and work directly with children and young people in a school or college setting? This course is ideal for those already working or volunteering in education who want to develop their skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification to support progression into more senior or specialised roles. This courseprovides in-depth knowledge and practical skills needed to support learners effectively. You'll cover a wide range of topics including safeguarding, child development, supporting learning activities, and working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This qualification can be studied independently but is also a key component of the Teaching Assistant Pathway and is designed to prepare you for a rewarding and impactful role in primary, secondary, or specialist education settings.
Entry requirements
Technical Entry Requirements: Age: 19 years or over (19+) Additional Non-Qualification-Based Entry Requirements: DBS Check: While a DBS check is not required for enrolment on the course. However, it is essential for those seeking employment working with children and young people. This check is typically arranged through your employer or placement provider.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills to support pupils' learning across a range of classroom activities.
You'll learn how to assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll understand how to support children and young people with different learning needs.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and your responsibilities when working with young people.
You'll build knowledge of child development and how it shapes learning.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a school or college setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bispham Campus, combining taught content with practical tasks. Assessment includes written assignments and portfolio work that draws on your experience in an education setting. You'll need access to a school, college, or similar placement to complete the practical elements of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a school, college, or education placement to complete the practical parts of the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant. Work with pupils who have additional learning needs.
Learning support assistant. Help students in further education colleges.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA). Take on more responsibility in the classroom.
Cover supervisor. Manage classes in a teacher's short-term absence.
Early years teaching assistant. Support children in nursery or reception settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. A step toward teaching roles in further education.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Develops your teaching practice further and can lead to qualified teacher status routes.
