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Teaching Assistant Level 3

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Key Details

Levels

Level 3

FT / PT

PT

Location

The Place

Duration

1 year

Course Cost

£1,417

The course fee is £1,417. You may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help cover the cost of the course. For further information, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@eastcoast.ac.uk. Adult learner loans are available for both courses.

This course is ideal for those who have a passion for working with children and supporting their academic, social, and personal development. It is designed for learners aged 19 and over who are looking to develop a career in supporting teaching and learning within schools and colleges.

You will gain a CACHE Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, providing you with the skills and knowledge required to work alongside teachers, support students, and take on roles such as a cover supervisor, where you can supervise learners and classes in the absence of a teacher.

Delivered by experienced teachers and assessors, this course will provide you with guidance and support throughout your studies. You will have the opportunity to rebuild your study skills, achieve your full potential, gain a professional qualification, and progress towards a range of exciting career opportunities within education.

The course is delivered on a part-time basis and takes place one evening per week. If you are not currently employed in a school setting, you will need to arrange a voluntary placement of at least one full day per week. You will also be required to complete a DBS check, which is usually arranged in partnership with your placement school.

Course Information


To enrol on this course, you must be aged 19 or over and have a good standard of English and maths. The course is suitable for those who are passionate about working with children and supporting their learning and development.

If you are not currently employed in a school setting, you will need to arrange a voluntary placement for at least one full day per week to gain practical experience. You will also be required to complete a DBS check, which is usually arranged through your placement school.


For each module you complete, you will be expected to produce an assignment. You will not take any exams but you will be observed in your school by your assessor.


The certificate is a level 3 course which qualifies you as a cover supervisor (independent supervision). You then have the option to top up to a diploma with 5 extra units. These are specialist units that include working with SEND and bilingual children.

If you wish to continue studying, this is a great progression route into a degree programme leading towards teaching, social care and a variety of other children's services careers.

You could become employed as a teaching assistant in schools or colleges.


You will study 11 different units relating to supporting children in the classroom. You will study areas such as:

  • Child development
  • Safeguarding
  • Behaviour
  • Supporting maths, literacy and ICT
  • Assessment

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