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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working directly in a school, supporting pupils in the classroom. An Advanced Learning Loan is available if you're 19 or over, and private funding is also accepted. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. The course covers communication and professional relationships, safeguarding, promoting equality and inclusion, and supporting learning activities. It typically takes 12 months to complete. A strong level 3 teaching assistant qualification for anyone already in a school support role.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for those members of the school workforce who directly support the teaching and learning of pupils. The Award is comprised of mandatory units, including:

Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults (2 credits) Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people.

Units for the longer Certificates include:

Support learning activities (4 credits) Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people (2 credits) Support assessment for learning (4 credits).

Entry requirements

Must have a suitable work placement within a School

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication and professional relationships with children, young people, and adults.
  • You'll understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people.
  • You'll support learning activities in the classroom.
  • You'll promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in a school setting.
  • You'll understand your professional role within the school workforce.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, applying skills directly in your school placement. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence gathered in the workplace, demonstrating competence across the mandatory units. You'll be observed in your role and may complete written tasks or professional discussions to show your understanding.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GHQ Training Elizabeth Court will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils' learning in primary or secondary schools.
  • Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on greater classroom responsibility.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
  • Learning support assistant: providing one-to-one or small-group support.
  • Classroom assistant: general day-to-day support across year groups.

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: for those moving into a teaching or training career.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): if you want to become a fully qualified teacher, you'd pursue a PGCE or School Direct route after this Diploma.
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