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Teaching Assistant - Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma CG Level 3 Online Live
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
This Teaching Assistant course is suitable for anyone who is has completed their level 2 STL qualification and is interested in gaining a level 3 qualification to give them skills to support teaching and learning in schools.
Most students will have gained the level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate before joining the course.
However, if you have suitable qualifications relating to this qualification and work experience within a school, it may be possible for you to join the course without this.
Is this course for me
This is a Level 3 qualification equating to ‘A’ level standard and so assignments and, therefore, coursework will require this level of competence. You should be able to follow spoken and written instructions, read handouts/exercises and take part in group discussions.
This course will include tutor input plus small group work, tutorials and practical workshops. You will receive guidance in producing a portfolio of evidence that will be submitted for assessment.
E-portfolios will be used on this course. An e-portfolio is an easy to use electronic format for students to record their work, achievement and goals. All work can be attached or uploaded very simply to the e-portfolio including handwritten work and other documents. It gives students the opportunity to use and learn ICT skills as well as making work instantly available for assessment. We will be providing training on how to use the e-portfolio which will include how to upload a document. Tutors will give feedback on homework assignments as well as classroom activities; there will also be tutorials. The assessment of this course includes observations of your working practice within the school following which feedback will be given.
Regular attendance of 90%, a high level of commitment and approximately 5-8 hours of home study is a requirement from you in addition to the course hours delivered either via Zoom or in the classroom and those hours in the school where you work.
Joining your course
Delivered online
If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ONL/139938/P/NC.