Course Details: Teaching Assistant Level 3

This Teaching Assistant home learning course is designed for people who either are, or wish to become, a teaching assistant.

Teaching assistants carry out a range of practical and administrative tasks, and work under the direction of the class teacher in the supervision and support of pupils' learning. In doing this they are helping to make more time available for the teacher to teach.

Classroom assistants work under the direction and supervision of teachers in order to help promote effective learning and teaching. They carry out tasks delegated to them by teachers and refer back to teachers on issues requiring professional expertise.

Course content: Students will cover a variety of topics within the syllabus including:

Supporting the Teacher
• The learning environment
• Pupil behaviour
• Observing and recording
Supporting the Pupil
• Care and support
• Health and hygiene
• Child protection
Supporting the Curriculum
• The National Curriculum
• Planning, evaluating and assisting pupils during all learning activities
Supporting the School
• Legal requirements
• School organisation
• Policies and procedures
Supporting ICT in the Classroom
• Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment
• Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment
• Keeping Pupil Records
Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs
• Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
• Support for Learners
Supporting Literacy Development
• Supporting the Development of Reading Skills
• Supporting the Development of Writing Skills
• Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills
Supporting Numeracy Development
• Supporting the Development of Number Skills
• Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills
• Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space
Working with Others
• Working in Teams
• Working with Colleagues
• Working with other Professionals and Parents


Qualifications: Students will receive the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Award

Course payment: Various methods of payment options are available for your studies. We also offer a pay as you study scheme to assist students.

Prospects: A valued and satisfactory career awaits those qualified students.