Teaching Assistant Level 3

NVQ

In London

£ 1,030 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    NVQ

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    Flexible

Suitable for: Those who work with a high level of autonomy in primary, secondary and special schools.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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181-187 Queen'S Crescent, NW5 4DS

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Teaching

Course programme

Description

The NVQ Teaching Assistant Level 3 is for teaching assistants who work with a high level of autonomy and take responsibility for group learning. This is suitable for those working in primary, secondary and special schools.

Qualification overview

The level 3 Qualification will provide the candidate with the ability to help organise the learning environment, the principles and practice of inclusion, health and safety and the correct use of the schools resources. The qualification is structured to allow the candidate to work at their own pace, with their own assessor during working hours. The qualification is appropriate for people wishing to go to university, people working independently or in some areas, supervising and training others in their field of work.

Timescale

3 to 18 months, dependent on the individual candidates competencies.

Content

Core units

* Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour
* Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
* Support pupils during learning activities
* Review and develop your own professional practice.

Optional units

* Assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment.
* Contribute to maintaining pupil records
* Promote pupil's social and emotional development
* Provide support for bilingual / multilingual pupils
* Support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social development needs
* Support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties
* Support the use of ICT in the classroom
* Help pupils to develop their literacy skills
* Liaise effectively with parents

Awarding body

The awarding body for this qualification is Edexcel.

Assessment

To achieve the qualification candidates must successfully complete four core units and six optional units.
Assessment is through direct observation within a play setting combined with inspection of supplementary evidence such as assignments, professional discussion, witness testimonies and work products.

Teaching Assistant Level 3

£ 1,030 + VAT