Teaching Assistants work in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges, encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities. The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning, either in groups or individually, ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress. Promoting self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem play an integral part to pupils’ well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment.
Teaching Assistants have an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum.
Course Delivery/Content
The Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard provides you with the knowledge and skills required to become a Teaching Assistant. Our course is expertly tailored to the job role and teaches you the skills required to support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning.
The training we deliver teaches you how to;
- Take an active role in supporting the learner to access the curriculum
- Ability to provide and facilitate a safe environment for all pupils
- Contribute to planning and class activities
Throughout your apprenticeship you develop the following knowledge, skills and behaviours
Knowledge:
Skills:
Behaviours:
The Teaching Assistant Level 3 course creates a concrete platform for professional development within the education sector.
Full details of the standard can be found on the Institute for Apprenticeships website.
How long will it take?
The Teaching Assistant Level 3 course is delivered over 18 – 24 months depending on your prior experience. At the end of month 15/21, we allow a three-month period for you to prepare for and sit your End Point Assessment.
Entry Requirements
As you will be undertaking an educational role many employers require you to have Grade C or equivalent in both maths and English
The Assessment Process
Your apprenticeship will be assessed in two ways ;
Practical Observation with Q&As
Observation of the apprentice in their normal work place to cover:
- Communication and teamwork
- Working with teachers to securely assess
- Using technology
- Problem solving/ability to motivate pupils
Duration – 2 hours +/- 10% (Observation) & 15 minutes +/-10% (Q&A)
Professional discussion
A structured discussion designed to provide opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours.
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Skills:
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Progression:
As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.
Apply
Contact us:
Tracy Thompson
Telephone: 01642 728735
Email: tracy.thompson@mcls.ac.uk
Paul Greatorex
Telephone: 01642 728739
Email: apprenticeships@mcls.ac.uk