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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course Online

Cost£4,450.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning. Study online, at your own pace, over one year.

The course covers how to support pupils in the classroom. You'll explore child development, communication, and how to help learners with additional needs. It suits people who need flexibility and cannot attend regular classes. Units include safeguarding, literacy and numeracy support, and working with teachers.

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

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support children's learning in a classroom setting.
  • You'll understand child development and how it affects learning.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
  • You'll study safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs.
  • You'll develop skills in supporting literacy and numeracy activities.
  • You'll understand your role as part of a school team.

How you will learn

You study online, working through units at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence. You gather evidence from your work or placement to show your skills. Contact University Centre Somerset for details on how assessments are submitted and supported.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning support assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • SEN teaching assistant, supports children with special educational needs.
  • Classroom assistant, helps teachers manage lessons and activities.
  • Early years teaching assistant, works with younger children in school settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, a step toward becoming a qualified teacher.
  • Foundation Degree in Education, for those looking to progress further in the education sector.
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