Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Kingston College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. This level 3 teaching assistant course covers how to support learning in classroom and early years settings. You'll study child development, communication, safeguarding, and how to assist teachers and practitioners effectively. The course prepares you for roles as a teaching assistant or nursery practitioner.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to support children's learning and development in classroom settings.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to work alongside teachers and other education professionals.
You'll develop knowledge of child development across different age ranges.
You'll learn how to support children with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll study behaviour management strategies used in schools and early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Kingston College, combining taught content with practical tasks and assignments. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up across the course. You'll demonstrate your knowledge and skills through coursework rather than formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Nursery practitioner: work with young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional educational needs.
Early years educator: deliver learning activities for children aged 0 to 5.
Special educational needs (SEN) support worker: assist pupils with complex needs.
Classroom assistant: provide day-to-day support across a range of subjects.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, if you want to count toward those ratios.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching roles in further education.
Foundation Degree in Education or Early Childhood Studies: a higher education route for those looking to move into qualified teacher status or senior practitioner roles.
