Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Sutton. Classes run at Sutton College, part-time during the day. The fee covers all assessment, exam fees, and study materials. Over 248 hours of study, you'll build in-depth knowledge of supporting children and young people in school and college settings. The course covers planning and delivering assessment strategies alongside teachers, bilingual support, special educational needs support, and reflective practice. It's a thorough level 3 teaching assistant qualification that prepares you for specialist classroom support roles.
Who this course is for
This qualification will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working as a teaching assistant with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning, delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice. This course is the ideal next step after completing Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2 Certificate (NCFE CACHE).,
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and review assessment strategies to support learning alongside a teacher.
You'll develop skills in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
You'll understand how to provide bilingual support in classroom settings.
You'll practise reflective practice and personal development as a teaching professional.
You'll explore how to work effectively with children and young people across school and college environments.
You'll build knowledge of specialist support approaches used in modern classrooms.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Sutton College during the day. Learning is delivered through a mix of taught sessions, practical tasks, and written assignments. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and covers both knowledge and skills. You'll be assessed through portfolios of evidence, written tasks, and observation in practice settings. All assessment and exam fees are included in the course fee.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sutton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support learning in primary or secondary schools.
SEND support assistant. Work with pupils with special educational needs.
Learning support assistant. Help students in further education colleges.
Bilingual teaching assistant. Support pupils learning in a second language.
Classroom support worker. Assist teachers with day-to-day learning activities.
Early years teaching assistant. Support younger children in school 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. Suitable if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). The route to qualified teacher status, typically requiring a degree alongside it.
Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination. Useful if you want to specialise further in SEND support.
