Level 3 Teaching Assistant Courses Online
Our Level 3 Teaching Assistant courses at UK Open College are designed to help you advance your career in education. These qualifications are perfect for individuals who have completed Level 2 qualifications or have relevant experience and are ready to enhance their skills and responsibilities.
Teaching Assistants at Level 3 play a crucial role in supporting both teachers and students. They take on more advanced tasks, such as planning learning activities, assessing student progress, and providing specialised support to students with additional needs. Level 3 TAs are often involved in creating lesson plans and can work more independently than those at Level 2.
Our Level 3 courses are fully online, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace and around your existing commitments. You can access all course materials, resources, and tutor support through our learning platform, The Laser. Our courses are accredited by Focus Awards & TQUK, ensuring that your qualification is recognised and respected in the education sector.
Studying with UK Open College offers numerous benefits, including flexible learning schedules, comprehensive tutor support, and the ability to enrol at any time of the year. Our Level 3 courses not only enhance your knowledge and skills but also open up opportunities for career progression, such as higher-level teaching assistant roles or further education in teaching.
Take the next step in your career with our Level 3 Teaching Assistant courses. Enroll today and gain the advanced skills and qualifications needed to make a significant impact in the classroom. With UK Open College, you can study flexibly, receive dedicated support, and achieve your career goals in education.
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Focus Awards LV2 & LV3 Award – Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF) 2 Course Package
£599.00Wondering how to become a teaching assistant? Then look no further and get the ball rolling with our LV2 &...Add to basket -
Focus Awards Level 3 Award – Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF)
£339.00Fully online Teaching Assistant Course. Focus Awards accredited “Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools” level 3 course is...Add to basket -
Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate – Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF)
£499.00This Teaching Assistant Level 3 NVQ course is available to learners aged 16+ who are interested in working within a...Add to basket -
Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate – Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF) – 6 Months Fast Track
£1,200.00Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate Fast Track Course. . Need your qualification in a hurry? We...Add to basket -
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma – Specialist Support (SEN) Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF)
£549.00Special Needs SEN Teaching Assistant Course Level 3. This online Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools course...Add to basket
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Feel free to browse through in your own time.
An Award will only cover the theory based units (4 in total), so no practical units at all.
The Certificate will cover both theory and practical units. (11 in total). Placement is required
The Diploma will cover both theory and practical units just like the certificate (14 in total). However, on the Diploma you will cover 3 additional units relating to working with SEND. Perfect for those looking to work 1-1 with SEND. Placement is required.
For employment purposes, we advise you take a course with placement. Experience in the setting is invaluable.
If you complete a certificate or diploma course, you will require placement. This can be your current employment or a voluntary position.
Placement is not required to take the award.
We recommend a minimum of 1 day per week in reception year or above. The more you do the more experience you are gaining.
No! We are not able to do this unfortunately.
We recommend contacting schools locally and offering to volunteer in exchange for their help in achieving your qualification.
Schools love volunteers for obvious reasons, so please ask!
In most cases yes. If you live outside of the UK, you should be placed in an international school or a school that follows the UK curriculum. This can either be a paid or voluntary position.
You will also need to ensure that the teacher acting as your expert witness holds a teaching qualification obtained here in the UK. (Evidence will be required)
Alternatively, if placement is not available, you could consider the award.
You should be placed in reception year as a minimum. Note: We do not accept students placed in a nursery or preschool for our TA courses.
Those placed in Nursery or Preschool should look to gain a qualification in Early Years instead.
Yes 100% and many learners do. If placement isn’t available to you right now, then you are able to do the award first and then top it up in the future as and when placement becomes a reality.
When viewing the syllabus for both levels, they appear very similar at first glance.
However, on a level 3 course you are required to provide much more detail in your answers on each assignment.
For example a Level 2 assignment will be approx 2,000 words long, whereas on a Level 3 course you are expected to produce approx 4,000 words per assignment.
There are more questions to answer on a level 3 assignment too. Sometimes, twice as many per unit.
Yes and many students do. However, we advise all learners to take a Level 2 if this subject is new and currently have no experience in the TA role.
If you have previous experience or have studied at a good level before then we anticipate no problems at all. If unsure, call us on 0121 792 3872
Sure ! We can provide 24 hours access free of charge to any one of the courses offered. If you are interested and unsure or concerned whether the course is right for you, then by all means make contact and we can provide access for you.
NVQ courses for this sector were abolished approx 10 years ago and no longer exist but we are still asked for these almost every day!
The courses we offer are the direct replacement for the old NVQs.
Schools in England and Northern Ireland will still accept NVQ’s from those students who still hold them.
Spread The Cost
You can spread the cost of your course over 3 or 4 instalments by selecting Clearpay or Paypal at checkout.
Flexible Learning at your pace
Study anywhere you wish, whether it’s at home, at work, on the train, on the bus or even on holiday. An internet connection is all you need!
Wide variety of support
All students are able to access a dedicated tutor via email. In addition, our support team are only a phone call away on 0121 792 3872.
