Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is perfect if you want to start a career supporting young people in a school or educational setting. It prepares you for various essential roles, including Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant, focusing on critical skills to provide high-quality support to students and educators.
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship has been developed in collaboration with schools and educational professionals to ensure you gain the right skills to make an impact and help meet the diverse needs of today’s children and young people.
Off-the-job-training
This is learning which takes place outside of day-to-day work duties and leads towards the achievement of the apprenticeship. It takes place during normal contracted work hours. The apprenticeship is designed to train for full competence in an occupation rather than just in the individual job they are employed in, so the breadth and depth can be wider than the job.
The off the job training should be aligned to on the job training and work. It must be directly related to the apprenticeship and involves a minimum of 6 hours per week. This could be daily, weekly or done as a block of time and can be delivered by the training provider or by the employer.
About The Course
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed to give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support teachers and children effectively in various educational settings. This apprenticeship offers hands-on learning, ensuring you’re ready for the classroom environment as soon as you complete the programme.
Over 12-18 months, you’ll be trained in essential areas of educational support; you’ll be prepared to work with children across all key stages, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The programme is flexible and accessible, allowing you to balance learning with your current work or life commitments. You’ll have the option to learn through blended formats (both face-to-face and online), making it easier to fit around your schedule.
Additionally, employers can benefit from apprenticeship funding, which makes this training an affordable investment in your future.
What You Learn
As part of this apprenticeship, you’ll cover various topics to help you develop into a confident and capable Teaching Assistant. Key areas of study include:
- Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisation and promote diversity, inclusion, equality, and acceptance of all students in line with school policies, including challenging stereotyped views, bullying, or harassment. Providing one-to-one or small group support to help students achieve learning goals
- Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning
- Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learning
- Support the social, emotional, and mental health, well-being, and personal care of all learners in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher
- Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
By completing this apprenticeship, you’ll become proficient in:
- Engaging with learners to advance their understanding and progress
- Planning and carrying out teaching and learning activities
- Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure student success
- Communicating effectively with all stakeholders, fostering a supportive learning environment
Opportunities
This apprenticeship is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to develop a career in education. Whether you aim to become a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant, a Learning Mentor, or progress further to a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant, this qualification gives you the foundational skills and experience to make a difference in the classroom.
The Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is a great way to gain experience, earn while you learn, and start positively impacting children of all ages. Plus, it provides a clear progression route for those who wish to continue their professional development in education.
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