Teaching Assistant – Level 3 CPD Course
If you’re ready to kickstart your career as a Teaching Assistant, you’ve found the perfect course! Our programme doesn’t just meet standards, it sets them. With your CPD Certificate included, you’ll be fully prepared to step into your new role with confidence.
You can’t work in a school without an Enhanced DBS
You can’t work in a school without having an Enhanced DBS check, and we’re the only CPD learning provider that can offer you this service as part of your course. In the UK, working in a school requires an Enhanced DBS check to ensure student safety. Our CPD course not only equips you with in-depth knowledge to become a Teaching Assistant but also includes the CPD certificate as part of your training. This ensures you are fully prepared and qualified to start working in a school.
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By completing this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to work in a school. That’s not all, after you’re done, you’ll have the opportunity to take your skills even further with one of our NCFE CACHE qualifications. The possibilities are endless, and we’re excited to see where this journey takes you!
We take enrolments 365 days of the year – enrol today, and there’s no waiting to get started. You will get full, instant access to your course to make sure you pass your course as quickly as possible – take the next step now!
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This is a CPD qualification
We know it’s no easy task to decide which Teaching Assistant course to enrol on. There are plenty of choices out there, which is why we’ve done our utmost to provide you with the best syllabus you can find. There is a huge demand for Teaching Assistants around the country and many thousands of applicants for these positions. Most schools require new Teaching Assistants to undergo training to ensure they are familiar with working in a school and how to support teachers working in a classroom. This is the ideal course to start your new career as a Teaching Assistant!
The latest syllabus
This course follows the latest school guidelines, with up-to-date information. You don’t need to be working in a school for this course.
Your CPD Course Units
Course Length: 7 Hours – 250 CPD Points
| Unit Reference A/616/5882 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 2 hours |
This unit will provide you with an understanding of how children develop, including underpinning theoretical perspectives.
This unit explores:
- The expected pattern of development for children
- Factors that influence children’s development
- Monitoring children’s development and interventions
| Unit Reference M/616/5880 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 2 hours |
This unit will provide you with knowledge and understanding to support the safeguarding of children and young people.
This unit explores:
- Legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
- Working in partnership with other organisations
- Protecting children and young people’s safety in a learning environment
- Respond and evidence to concerns about a child or young person’s safety
- Work with children and young people to support their well-being
| Unit Reference M/616/5880 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 1 hour |
This unit aims to provide you with a good understanding of how schools and colleges operate.
This unit explores:
- The structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
- How schools and colleges are organised
- Teamwork in schools and colleges
- Educational ethos, mission and values
- Policies and procedures in education
| Unit Reference A/616/5879 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 2 hours |
This unit explores:
- Plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety
- Recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security
- Support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
- Responding to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness
- Assisting in the administration of medicine
Entry requirements
You don’t need any previous qualifications or school placement for this Level 3 course. You will be taught the full Level 3 Award syllabus once enrolled.
- No formal qualifications are required.
- No school placement is required.
- You must be over 16 years of age.
- Enrolments are open all year.
Course Delivery – instant access to your course
Receive immediate access to your course as soon as you enrol.
Home study course – enrol at anytime
This is a home study course meaning there’s no need to come to the college. There’s no mention of home study on your certificate.
Your Course Materials – online study
You’ll be given instant online access to your course. This means you can begin your study as soon as you enrol!
The enrolment fee includes your CPD certificate and all your course materials.
Your Certificate is a CPD Qualification
Study with us, and you will gain a CPD certificate from De Montfort College.
Upon course completion, you will receive a CPD certificate. The certificate does not mention distance learning or home study.
250 CPD POINTS
ENHANCED DBS AVAILABLE HERE
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Amazing Support
From start to finish, our friendly tutors will be on hand to help you.
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Why De Montfort
At De Montfort we have many years of experience providing the highest quality online Teaching Assistant courses, here are just some of the reasons we think you’ll love us.
Cost-effective
With all of our courses delivered online, we can minimise costs and provide you with official qualifications for less than most physical colleges.
Supportive tutors
All of our friendly tutors are experts in their field and will be on hand to support you every step of the way through your Teaching Assistant course
Online tuition
Our online tuition allows you to study from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace.
Accredited courses
All of our courses are the best you can get, giving you an instant advantage.
Save time
Because you’ll be studying online, there’s no need to travel to and from classes, saving you both time and money.
Highly rated
We’ve built a reputation for quality and all of our courses regularly receive outstanding feedback from students.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This offer is valid when you enrol online, over the phone or through the post!
There has never been a better time to start learning and take that first step towards a brighter future!
*This offer cannot be backdated.
8 Facts On This Course
CPD Training course
Short course
Certificate included
Flexible & convenient
Easy to complete
No hidden costs
24/7 Access
No Exams
