Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

Is this course for me?

If you are passionate about supporting pupils, parents, and colleagues in schools, then this Level 3 Teaching Assistant course may be the right fit for you. This course is designed for Learning Support staff who require competency across a broad range of responsibilities, and will provide you with training for teaching, classroom, and learning support. If you are interested in pursuing job titles such as Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant, then this qualification is definitely worth considering. With this certification, you will gain the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils and the school community.

Study Overview

Supporting teaching and learning in schools plays a crucial role in supporting pupils, parents, and colleagues. This Level 3 qualification is applicable to Learning Support staff whose role requires competence across a range of responsibilities and will provide training for teaching, classroom and learning support. You will be working under the direction of a teacher who has overall responsibility for teaching and learning activities and will work alongside the teacher to support whole class activities as well as working on your own with individuals or groups of pupils. Job titles may include Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant and Learning Support Assistant.

Progression and Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this Level 3, you will be qualified to work in a range of roles within education including:

• Teaching Assistant
• Classroom Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant

If you would like to further progress, opportunities you might like to pursue could be:

• Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
• Teacher