CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 3 positions are the ideal way to begin a career within the Education Sector. Our CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF) Teaching Assistant Qualification course is the perfect way for you to study and become a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Assistant.

Teaching Assistants are a vital part of both Primary & Secondary schools within the UK with more and more positions are becoming available each year and more schools now require Teaching Assistant to have the relevant, recognised (QCF) qualifications.

The role of a Teaching Assistant within UK schools is more valuable in the current Education System than ever. It offers the people who are passionate about education to bring their skills to the classroom at an entry level and gain a recognised qualification as a Teaching Assistant.

Our teaching assistant Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Qualification course is an excellent foundation with all of the core competencies needed in the role of working as a Teaching Assistant.

The role of a teaching assistant includes supporting the teaching process in many ways that include:

• Classroom Support
• 1-2-1 Student Support
• SEN Support
• supporting the school staff

Our Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in School Teaching Assistant programme covers the below modules:

Unit 1 – Understand child and young person development

Unit 2 – Understand how to Safeguard the Well-being of Children and Young People

Unit 3 – Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults

Unit 4 – Schools as Organisations

How do we deliver?

At New Focus we have a comprehensive virtual platform from which we deliver all of our teaching assistant courses. Once enrolled our platform is available to our candidates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week giving you the flexibility to study in your own time at your own pace. The learning platform includes all teaching assistant course materials, assignments, podcasts of lessons with unlimited viewing, and tutor support to answer any questions about the course work. Our courses are presented and delivered by The Learning College.

When our teaching assistant courses are delivered they are always done so with an estimation of guided learning hours for each learner. The advantage with the way in which we deliver our courses is that you can study at your own pace reviewing the material as many times as you feel necessary to ensure you are comfortable with the information you are reviewing.

The estimated learning hours for the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Teaching Assistant course is 80 guided learning hours.

As with any Learning Programme assessing your work is a vital part of tracking your progress. Our qualification offers continual feedback as your progress through the Teaching programme by assessing you in a variety of assignments as you work your way through the modules. These are then assessed by our qualified tutors and formative feedback given.

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Qualification a Certificate of Learning will be issued confirming you have met all of the criteria needed for the Qualification to be awarded.

There are no formal examinations required in this programme as all assessment is assignment based.

This qualification is provided and delivered by The Learning College

Our Teaching Assistant course is available to anyone looking to become a Teaching Assistant within a Primary or Secondary school.

• Must be aged 16 and over

Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant