Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Redbridge. Evening classes run at New City College Ilford Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 43 weeks, part-time. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to support teaching and learning in school settings. This level 3 teaching assistant qualification covers areas such as supporting pupils, working with teachers, and understanding child development. It's a recognised route into classroom support roles.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll develop skills to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll learn how to support pupils with their learning across different subjects.
You'll understand child development and how it affects learning.
You'll explore how to help pupils with additional needs in the classroom.
You'll learn about safeguarding and your responsibilities in a school environment.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
You'll develop knowledge of school policies, procedures, and professional standards.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at New City College Ilford Campus on an evening timetable. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations in a school or educational setting, and professional discussions. You will need access to a relevant school or learning environment to complete the work-based elements of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ilford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant. Work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant. Assist pupils with additional needs.
Classroom assistant. Help teachers manage and deliver lessons.
Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in nursery or reception classes.
Cover supervisor. Supervise classes when the regular teacher is absent.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. A stepping stone toward teaching roles in further education or adult learning.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. Builds on Level 3 and moves you closer to a teaching qualification.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The qualification required to teach as a fully qualified teacher in state schools in England. Typically requires a degree and a teacher training programme such as a PGCE.
