Course overview

Progress your teaching assistant career with a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification. Experience the buzz of working with young people and get a more detailed view into the profession. Learn essential teaching assistant skills and open doors to working in a school with this course. This course prepares you for teaching assistant jobs working in a variety of school settings with children and young people from the age of 5 years old. These can include roles as a playground assistant, learning assistant, teaching assistant, and other related roles. You will need to work in a suitable placement of your choice as part of this course. This Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a further step towards a fulfilling support career in a school setting. It is a great course if you already have a Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning or in related subjects.

Course description

"The Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning course covers all topics you will need to become a more confident teaching assistant.

You will improve your knowledge in supporting children and young people in a variety of educational settings and make an impact on their education and development.

Alongside the classroom experience you will also complete a work placement in a classroom setting during which you will gain real life experience. This will also give you an insight into how rewarding it can be to work with children and young people. This will also give you an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a learning environment.

The course is assessed continuously so you will be able to reflect on the points delivered during the sessions and receive support where required. You will also be observed during your work placement.

During the course you improve your knowledge of:

• Working with children and young people during learning, play and extra-curricular activities in the classroom and, during school trips and events

• How to best support children with special educational needs

• Promoting positive behaviour and learning techniques

• Safeguarding in a variety of settings

• Supporting assessment of learning

• Your own personal development which will include reflective practice

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What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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