Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistants (Certificate)

A number of key themes will be covered in the units including:

• The curriculum
• Stages of education
• Study options
• Legislation
• Safeguarding
• Health & safety
• Child development
• Communication
• Learner support
• Delivery and assessment
• Behaviour
• Use of technology

Applicants should hold a relevant Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning and have up to date Maths and English skills. A good working knowledge of ICT is also required. Experience of working as a teaching assistant in a school /education setting and have at least 10-15 hours per week guaranteed in the workplace prior to the start of the course.

The course is assessed through a range of assessment methods. These include: direct observations of performance in the workplace, professional discussions, assignments, written/oral questioning, presentations. All evidence is collated and presented in an e-portfolio.

Can lead on to a higher level programme and advice on next steps will be provided by your class tutor/assessor.

There is a learning loan available. Queries with regards to funding of this course, please contact Charlotte Robinson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk

For more details, visit nscg.ac.uk/finance