Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day over 35 weeks. The course covers supporting learning in schools and colleges, understanding special educational needs, and developing your professional practice. You must be employed in a school or college to enrol, and you'll need English at Level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills). A level 3 teaching assistant qualification like this one is a strong foundation for a career in classroom support.
Who this course is for
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? This Level 3 qualification gives you the in-depth knowledge and skills you need to thrive as a teaching assistant or learning support worker. You'll learn how to support learning, understand special needs, and develop your professional practice. This course is perfect for anyone passionate about helping students succeed in schools and colleges.
Entry requirements
You must have English at Level 2, either GCSE grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. You will ideally have a Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification or sufficient experience in the classroom. You must be employed by your school or college in order to undertake this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop strategies to support pupils' learning across different subjects and age groups.
You'll learn how to identify and respond to special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll understand how to promote inclusion and equality in the classroom.
You'll build your knowledge of child and young person development.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll develop your professional practice and understand your role within the school or college.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Parkshot during the day. Learning is supported by coursework and assignments completed alongside your work in school or college. Assessment is through written tasks, portfolio evidence from your workplace, and professional discussions. You'll draw on your day-to-day experience in the classroom as evidence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' learning in primary or secondary school.
Learning support assistant. Work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support worker. Assist pupils with additional needs.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA). Take on greater responsibility in the classroom.
Cover supervisor. Manage a class under teacher direction.
Early years teaching assistant. Support children in reception or nursery 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. Leads to qualified teacher status in the FE sector.
HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) assessment. Formal recognition of advanced classroom responsibilities, useful if you want to take on a more senior support role in school.
