This course contains all the information needed for candidates on the new S/NVQ Teaching Assistants course or practitioners working alongside classroom teachers. It explores all aspects of establishing relationships with children, supporting learning activities and managing behaviour.

• Covers all the underpinning knowledge needed for the new S/NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistants Awards.
• ’Keys to good practice’ sections help students develop their skills for the workplace.
• Interesting case studies help students check their understanding, and relate their learning to real-life situations.
• End of unit tests will reinforce the learning in each unit, and gives students more confidence in their knowledge.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

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

What if I have a question relating to my course?

All students on this course are able to email student support with any questions they may have. Mon-Friday

How long will this course take to complete and is there a time limit?

There is no time limit on this course. Students can take as long as they wish or indeed complete as quickly as they want. Average study time is 180 hours.

What exactly is included in the cost of my course?

• Course Manual
• A4 Folder
• Pen, Pencil and Ruler
• Paper
• Freepost Envelopes
• Document Wallet
• Blank CD for coursework storage 
• Full email support Mon-Fri
• Certification

This course comes complete in a college study bag. Giving you real flexibility

What qualification is awarded upon completion?

Every successful student will be awarded the UKOC Level Three Teaching Assistant Diploma

Do I have to sit an exam?

No! 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.

What is covered in the course syllabus?

Mandatory units

The following four units must be completed by all students

3.1 Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour
3.2 Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
3.3 Support pupils during learning activities
3.4 Review and develop your own professional practice

• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour
• Promoter school policies with regard to pupil behaviour
• Support the implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils
• Establish and maintain relationships with groups of pupils
• Support pupils during learning activities
• Promote independent learning
• Review and develop your own professional practice
• Develop your professional practice

Optional units

Students must complete at least two of the following units.

Set A
3.5 Assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment
3.6 Contribute to maintaining pupil records
3.7 Observe and report on pupil performance
3.8 Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities

Set B
3.9 Promote pupil's social and emotional development
3.10 Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and secure learning environment
3.11 Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
3.12 Provide support for bilingual and multilingual pupils
3.13 Support pupils with communication and interaction difficulties
3.14 Support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties
3.15 Support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social development needs
3.16 Provide support for pupils with sensory and/or physical impairment

Set C
3.17 Support the use of information and communication technology in the classroom
3.18 Help pupils to develop their literacy skills
3.19 Help pupils to develop their numeracy skills
3.20 Help pupils to access the curriculum

Set D
3.21 Support the development and effectiveness of work teams
3.22 Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals

• Preparing and maintaining the learning environment
• Contribute to maintaining pupil records
• Observe and report on pupil performance
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities
• Promoter pupils’ social and emotional development
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and secure learning environment
• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
• Provide support for bilingual and multilingual pupils
• Support children with special needs during learning activities
• Support pupils with communication and interaction difficulties
• Support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties
• Support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social development needs
• Support pupils with sensory and/or physical impairment
• Support the use of information and communication technology in the classroom
• Help pupils to develop their literacy skills
• Help pupils to develop their numeracy skills
• Help pupils to access the curriculum
• Support the development and effectiveness of work teams
• Develop and maintain working relationships with other professionals
• Liaise effectively with parents

What are the career opportunities and salary potential when working in this field?

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Can you send me this info in the post?

Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions.

Can I pay the course fees in instalments?

Yes no problem at all. Take a look at the payment method page in the top right hand corner for further details. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge.

What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable?

We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page.