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Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Teaching Assistant)

£1,400 £279

Unit Structure

Overview

The Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) qualification is a UK OFQUAL-accredited, 100% online, competency-based course designed for support staff roles in school or college settings. This level 3 teaching assistant qualification helps learners develop the skills needed to work directly with children, young people, and adults. By successfully completing this course, learners will gain a deep understanding of children and young people's development and how to safeguard their well-being.

They will also learn to build strong professional relationships with children and young people by effectively communicating and engaging in personal, learning environments. The course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to support assessment for learning, support learning activities, and support children and young people in their educational setting. With tutor support throughout the course, learners will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles as teaching assistants.

Scope of this Qualification

This Level 3 supporting teaching and learning in schools certificate is intended for individuals aspiring to become Teaching Assistants or those currently employed in primary, secondary, or special schools in roles such as Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Learning Mentors, Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistants, or in any other Early Years environment.

Duration and Delivery

Online completion of this Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate is possible at your own pace and you can become a certified teaching assistant by completing this course in as short as four weeks or as long as nine months. You have a good opportunity to expedite completion earlier at your own pace and convenience through our fast-track option. Our virtual learning environment (VLE) is used for delivering this qualification where our online tutoring service is available to help you reach your success rate in time.

Assessment and Verification

Our certified assessors evaluate each unit in this OFQUAL-regulated Level 3 qualification internally, and the awarding organisation verifies the results externally. The assessment consists of written tasks, for which the instructor will provide comprehensive instructions, and witness statements at work that have been attested by your supervisor. One you are enrolled on out VLE, you will receive tutor support to help you achieve your objectives.

Progression

You can improve your career profiles with the help of the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Students who successfully finish this online course can advance to the following qualifications:

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6105/X

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.

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  • entry

    Entry Requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, the learners must be 16 years or above to get themselves enrolled in this course

  • Practical Requirement

    Practical Requirements

    This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments in addition to practical work, which is assessed in the workplace. So, a work placement is required to complete the practical tasks, which can be spread over the duration of the course.

  • how I will be assessed

    How will I be assessed?

    All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments submitted to and marked by your course tutor. For some units, you must provide a witness testimony to meet the assessment criteria requirement.

  • Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

Full Payment
Monthly Instalment

Standard

£279(incl. VAT)
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £75
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£310(incl. VAT)
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £50
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£340(incl. VAT)
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £25
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Standard

£321(incl. VAT)
  • £45.84 (incl. VAT)/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £75
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£353(incl. VAT)
  • £50.42 (incl. VAT)/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £50
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£385(incl. VAT)
  • £42.78 (incl. VAT)/Month
  • No. of instalments
    9
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £25
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Why choose BSA?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This Level 3 Certificate is suitable for anyone working in a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant role that supports pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools.

How many credits are required to complete this course?

The Certificate requires 32 credits. Credits from the Award can be carried over (if a learner already has this qualification) and counted towards the certificate.

Which awarding organisation do we work with?

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

What type of job roles can I apply for on completion?

This course is for anyone who is looking to start a career as:

  1. Senior Teaching Assistant
  2. Senior Learning Support Assistant
  3. Senior Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

This course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.

Does my course involve a work placement?

Yes, you will need to work or volunteer in a school environment where you are required to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

How quickly will I receive my course material?

You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in the course at our online virtual learning environment (VLE).

What is a nested qualification?

This qualification is nested. Qualifications within the nested suite allow students to be upgraded to a qualification of the same standard and subject within the scope of the Award, Certificate, and Diploma structure.

What is the time frame to complete the course?

There is no time frame to complete the course. Most learners complete it within 4 weeks (fast track).

Which TA (Teaching Assistants) course is best for me?

Have a quick look at the following chart for TA courses to know which course suits you the best:

What is a Witness Testimony?

Witness testimonies are classed as “supporting” evidence and provide additional information in the form of a statement of authentication from an occupationally competent individual who verifies all relevant details of a learner’s workplace activities and validates that the learner can conduct a skill or task. In some instances, the course requires the learner to demonstrate certain skills such as “Positive working relationships” or “motivate and support children and young people’s positive behaviour”, all of which are very difficult to prove using documentary evidence alone. Hence, an expert witness is tasked with providing a written record of the learner’s performance at the workplace, precisely describing the activity undertaken against targeted assessment criteria and confirming if these have been followed in the work setting. Witness testimonies are compulsory in certain units and this will be clearly stated in the relevant Assignment Guide. Moreover, it is to be noted that you will need to write a reflective account as well along with providing the witness testimony.

What is a reflective account?

A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. A reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Submission Cover Sheet (Assessment Brief document).

Who will provide witness statement/testimony on my workplace activities?

An occupationally competent individual i.e. a work placement supervisor, a learning resources manager, or even a teacher you are directly working with as a teaching assistant is requested to complete the Witness Statement form. Without this independent verification, it is impossible for us to approve your tasks.

How many witness statements are required?

There is only one witness statement form to be filled by your workplace supervisor only. This form will cover all the assessment criteria from relevant units/ modules of the accredited course that require a witness testimony.

When do I need to agree the date/time with the Expert Witness?

Feel free to provide your supervisor with the Witness Statement form as soon as you have done appropriate planning and your mentor is available to fill the provided form. There is no hard and fast rule on when to undertake the activities. Some of you might choose an activity to undertake every other day and some might do every week. It varies from situation to situation.

Could there be any reasons why my course is not a “Pass” even after submitting the Witness Statement form?

Firstly, a witness statement is a source of evidence and does not confirm the achievement of assessment criteria or confer an assessment decision. For that purpose, the assessor needs to:

1. Consider all the information in the witness statement.
2. Note the relevant professional skills of the witness to make a judgement of performance.
3. Review the supporting written evidence/reflective account when making an assessment decision.
4. Be convinced that the evidence presented in the witness statement is valid, sufficient and authentic.

Moreover, if the supervisor has not witnessed you performing some of the targeted assessment criteria in your undertaken activities, the assessor will have to conduct an observation directly observing your activity to confirm the fulfilment of the remaining assessment criteria.

How would the tutor/ assessor know that the activity undertaken by me and the information given in the form by the Witness is valid and authentic?

As teachers, we are bound to follow professional ethics. There is an element of trust that our trainee teaching assistants and the expert witness won’t present an inaccurate account of the activity undertaken. However, we will be vigilant and investigate where we are concerned that the sessions have not taken place as claimed.

What if I still have any questions?

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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