Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) - Level 3
Overview
This course will recognise and develop the skills of those who already work with children and young people within an educational setting. It will also provide a programme of study to gain a recognised qualification; whether you already work within an educational setting or are someone who wishes to do so.
You may be employed or volunteering as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor, bilingual support assistant, subject support assistant, special educational needs assistant or wish to become a volunteer teaching assistant within a school or college.
On successful completion of this course students will be awarded the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant).
Start dates and fees
This course runs twice a year, please contact us for more information.
Cost
£2,225
The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.
If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£556.25) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then to be completed to enable the college to collect further three payments of £556.25 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.
Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| over 19 |
| 29/01/2025 | 1869A104 | FREE* to £2225.00 | Apply |
| 17/09/2025 | 1869A101 | FREE* to £2225.00 | Apply |
| 28/01/2026 | 1869A104 | FREE* to £2225.00 | Apply |
* If you are aged 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course then that course may be free. Please contact us for more details. If you are aged 19 or over and either studying a second Level 3 course or qualifying Level 4, 5 or 6 course you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the costs.
What will I study?
- Personal and professional development
- Child development/transitions
- Schools and colleges as organisations
- Safeguarding
- Health and safety
- Behaviour
- Speech, language and communication
- Supporting learning activities
- English/maths and ICT
- Special educational needs
- Bilingual learners
- Role of play.
Entry requirements
This course is only available to those aged 19 years and over.
- Completion of the Principles in Childcare and Education (PCE) 11-week induction course and a satisfactory DBS check if you're not currently in employment within an early years or foundation stage classroom environment.
- Or you're already employed within a primary school, secondary school or college.
How long is the course?
12 months.
You must either be in employment or volunteering (for a minimum of 6 hours per week) in a school or college setting Year 1 or above during the school term over the 12 month period.
You will attend college for 13 weeks and the remainder of your course will take place through one-to-one reviews where you will meet with your assessor on mutually agreed dates and times.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through coursework, one-to-one reviews and observation of practice within the early years sector.
What does the course lead to?
A fully-qualified teaching assistant status.
What can I progress onto?
- Teaching assistant in schools and colleges
- Teaching and learning mentor
- Higher level teaching assistant
- Progression to higher education including FdA Education or degree in Primary Education (QTS)*.
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626 or discover more about this benefit here.
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