Teaching Assistant Level 3

About This Course

Are you interested in becoming a teaching assistant with the authority to teach a class and help children develop? Then this course is for you, with the option of learning from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.

Starting salaries are above the minimum wage and range from £12,000 to £17,000 per annum.

Learn how to accommodate different learning styles whilst involving children in the play space creation.

Our course covers all of the core requirements to become a level 3 teaching assistant, covering the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, whilst also teaching you the psychical development stages of children.

Studying from home provides an affordable route to education which is far more cost effective than University education. As this is role related, it allows for instant recognition as a teaching assistant which will help with gaining employment.

Teaching assistants are highly respected and valued in the education sector, as there is a growing necessity of their use. With successful completion of this diploma, you will be able to work as a TA in a private or public school.

As a level 3 student, you will be provided with additional responsibility in comparison to a level 2 teaching assistant, which will be reflected in your pay grade.

Course Units

Unit 1: Schools in the Context of Organisations

Unit 2: Child Development from 0-19 Years

Unit 3: Communication and Professional Relationships

Unit 4: Speech, Language and Communication

Unit 5: Safeguarding and Protection

Assessment

Our teaching assistant level 3 course takes on average 100 hours to finish and is assessed based on a series of written assignments and questions (requiring descriptive answers) that will test your course knowledge on a unit by unit basis. Within these assignments, you will need to be able to demonstrate your knowledge to your personal tutor, as well as be able to reflect on your practice when applied within the workplace.

The good news is – you can start our online course at any time – making it ideal for those wishing to combine their studies with their existing job commitments. All we ask is that you complete these units within a year of your registration.

Required Knowledge

There is no requirement to have any background knowledge of qualifications to complete/enrol on this course and your tutor will provide support from day one! If you do have any additional learning requirements, please let your tutor know as they will then be able to tailor their feedback and support around your requirements.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

Upon enrolment, you will receive your comprehensive study materials, and will be assigned your very own personal tutor who will provide you with email support.

Our student support team can also handle any other queries you may have whilst completing your course, meaning you never have to struggle or feel isolated in your studies. Instead, our team will always be on hand to help throughout the full 12-month duration of your course (you are able to complete earlier than 12 months).

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