Teaching Assistant Level 3

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Course Overview

This apprenticeship prepares individuals to support teachers in enhancing learning and development for children and young people across education settings.

You will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to support learners individually and in small groups, promote positive learning behaviours and contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. The programme focuses on supporting progress, adapting learning activities and working effectively with teachers and other education professionals.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be confidently supporting learners of different abilities and needs to achieve their learning goals under the direction of a qualified teacher.

Who Is This For?

This apprenticeship is suitable for:

  • Individuals working or aspiring to work as teaching assistants

  • Classroom and learning support staff

  • Those supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities

  • Individuals supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs

  • People working in primary, secondary, special or further education settings

  • Learners able to meet English and Maths requirements

Role Overview

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support the class teacher to enhance learning and progress

  • Deliver individual and small group learning activities

  • Help learners understand tasks and learning objectives

  • Promote positive behaviour and engagement

  • Support learners with additional needs

  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, professionals and families

Teaching Assistants work with learners across all age ranges and abilities, including SEND, EAL and disadvantaged learners.

Typical Job Titles

  • Teaching Assistant

  • Classroom Assistant

  • Learning Support Assistant

  • Learning Support Worker

  • Assistant Teacher

  • Support Assistant

  • Specialist Curriculum Support

Core Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

The programme develops the competence required to support effective teaching and learning.

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Curriculum delivery and learning objectives

  • Strategies to support learners of different abilities

You will develop skills to:

  • Deliver individual and small group teaching

  • Adapt learning activities under teacher direction

  • Support learners to make progress

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Special educational needs and disabilities

  • Social, emotional and mental health needs

  • Inclusive learning strategies

You will develop skills to:

  • Support learners with additional needs

  • Promote equality, inclusion and participation

  • Encourage positive learning behaviours

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Safeguarding legislation and policies

  • Promoting safe and supportive learning environments

You will develop skills to:

  • Implement safeguarding procedures

  • Promote learner wellbeing

  • Respond appropriately to concerns

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Roles and responsibilities within education settings

  • Professional communication and collaboration

You will develop skills to:

  • Work effectively with teachers and professionals

  • Communicate with parents and carers where appropriate

  • Contribute positively to the wider education team

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Professional standards and conduct

  • Reflective practice and continuous development

You will develop skills to:

  • Work within organisational policies and procedures

  • Reflect on practice and improve performance

  • Maintain professionalism in all settings

End point assessment confirms occupational competence against the apprenticeship standard.

Assessment Methods

Observation with questions

  • Minimum duration: 110 minutes

  • Independent assessor observation

  • At least 4 questions

Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

  • Duration: 90 minutes

  • At least 10 questions

  • Portfolio of evidence required before gateway

Overall Grades Available

  • Fail

  • Pass

  • Merit

  • Distinction

Successful completion results in the award of an apprenticeship certificate.

To enter the EPA gateway, you must have:

  • Achieved English and Maths in line with apprenticeship funding rules

  • Submitted a portfolio of evidence

Reasonable adjustments may be available for apprentices with disabilities, health conditions or other specific needs. These are agreed with the employer, training provider and end point assessment organisation.

Qualification Details

  • Standard: Teaching Assistant
  • Reference: ST0454
  • Level: 3
  • Route: Education and Early Years
  • Typical Duration: 18 months
  • EPA Period: 3 months
  • Maximum Funding: £7,000
  • Status: Approved for delivery
  • Version: 1.1
  • EQA Provider: Ofqual
  • LARS Code: 297
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