Teaching Assistant Course Level 3 Accredited

 This course is designed for people who either are, or wish to become, a teaching assistant.

Teaching assistants carry out a range of practical and administrative tasks, and work under the direction of the class teacher in the supervision and support of pupils' learning. In doing this they are helping to make more time available for the teacher to teach.

Classroom assistants work under the direction and supervision of teachers in order to help promote effective learning and teaching. They carry out tasks delegated to them by teachers and refer back to teachers on issues requiring professional expertise.

The teaching assistant is able to contribute in four main areas;

• supporting the teacher
• supporting the pupil
• supporting the school
• supporting the curriculum

A school placement is not necessary to complete this course. If you have access to a placement then please consider our Supporting Teaching and learning course. Click here.

Course fees: £439.00 if paid in full.

Pay monthly option: £99 Deposit followed by 8 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £499.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan.

Entry requirements:

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 160 hours.

Provided materials:

• NCFE approved course pack
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
• NCFE registration
• Certification

Course syllabus: 

 Supporting the Teacher

• The learning environment
• Pupil behaviour
• Observing and recording

Supporting the Pupil

• Care and support
• Health and hygiene
• Child protection

Supporting the Curriculum 

• The National Curriculum
• Planning, evaluating and assisting pupils during all learning activities

Supporting the School

• Legal requirements
• School organisation
• Policies and procedures

Supporting ICT in the Classroom

• Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment
• Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment
• Keeping Pupil Records

Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs

• Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
• Support for Learners

Supporting Literacy Development  

• Supporting the Development of Reading Skills
• Supporting the Development of Writing Skills
• Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills

Supporting Numeracy Development  

• Supporting the Development of Number Skills
• Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills
• Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space

Working with Others

• Working in Teams
• Working with Colleagues
• Working with other Professionals and Parents

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Qualification:

Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion

Qualification 1: 

Teaching Assistant Diploma 

Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name

Qualification 2: 



Teaching Assistant Level 3 Award

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.

For more information on this award, click here