City & Guilds Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistants

Is this course for me?

The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistants qualification is designed for adults aged 19+ who are aspiring to become qualified Teaching Assistants or who are already working in a school setting and wish to develop their knowledge, skills and professional practice. Before applying, you should consider whether you have access to a school placement for the duration of the course, opportunities to work in a Teaching Assistant role for at least two days per week and the support of a suitable Workplace Mentor. As this is a Level 3 qualification, you should be prepared to complete independent study, research, written assignments and workplace observations.

Study Overview

This qualification covers the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the Teaching Assistant occupational standard and is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which cover the following areas:

• Professional development
• Curriculum and the wider context of education
• Legislation and policy
• Stages of development for children and young people
• Delivery of learning
• Assessment
• Communication, relationships and role modelling
• Learning and support
• Management of pastoral and academic behaviour
• Using technology

Progression and Employment Opportunities

This qualification will support progression into employment in the following roles:

• Teaching Assistant
• Schools Learning Support Worker
• Classroom Assistant and in schools and post-compulsory settings

It will form part of an engaging course of learning and reflect the flexible learning requirements of adult learners.