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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Manchester

Cost£2,225.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Manchester. Classes run at Trafford & Stockport College Stretford Campus, two evenings a week over two years.

You'll study how to support teaching and learning in a school or college setting. The course covers child development, communication, supporting the curriculum, and working with pupils with additional needs. You need to be working or volunteering in a learning environment while you study. An informal interview and initial assessment help confirm the course is right for you.

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

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 learners in a classroom setting.
  • You'll develop knowledge of child and young person development.
  • You'll understand how to support pupils with special educational needs.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll explore how to support literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and your responsibilities in a school environment.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver learning activities under teacher guidance.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at the Stretford Campus. Learning combines classroom sessions with practical experience in your workplace or voluntary placement. Assessment includes written assignments and evidence gathered from your work in a learning environment. You'll build a portfolio demonstrating your skills and knowledge throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Trafford & Stockport College Stretford Campus will confirm what you need before you start. You will need to be working or on a voluntary placement in a school or college setting during the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra help.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps manage learning activities under a teacher's direction.
  • Early Years Practitioner, works with younger children in nursery or reception settings.

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 Education or Teaching and Learning (Level 5), combines academic study with school-based practice.
  • Qualified Teacher Status, requires a degree and further training beyond this Diploma, but this course builds relevant experience toward that goal.
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