Teaching Assistant Course
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award
JUNE SPECIAL OFFER – ENROL FOR £448
Get started for just £37.32/month
This is the perfect course if you aren’t yet working in a school and want to become an officially qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You don’t need any previous experience to join this NCFE accredited course, making it easy to enrol and get started today. This course is regulated by OFQUAL and fully accredited by NCFE CACHE, providing a nationally recognised qualification accepted by all primary and secondary schools.
Extra Value: For all June enrolments, we’re also including a FREE S.E.N CPD course to boost your skills and confidence even further!
NCFE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Convenient home study – study when you want
This course is the official government qualification to become a Teaching Assistant. It’s simple to follow, with friendly 1-1 tutor support that allows for rapid course progression, enabling you to complete your course as quickly as possible. We have a wealth of experience training Teaching Assistants via online home study, and all our courses meet the highest standards.
NCFE certificate included – no extra fees
You’ll gain the knowledge needed to work in all primary and secondary schools, and once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be able to work as a government-qualified teaching assistant. All schools fully recognise this course, and unlike other colleges, we include the NCFE certificate within our enrolment fee.
Instant access to your course – no waiting
We take enrolments 365 days of the year – enrol today, and there’s no waiting to get started. You’ll get instant access to your course as soon as you enrol, including personal help from our friendly tutors, making your course as easy as possible to pass. Take the next step now!
Brand new RQF syllabus
This course follows the latest RQF school guidelines with up-to-date information. You don’t need to be volunteering or working in a school to enrol on this course.
We take enrolments all year round, and one of the biggest benefits of home study is that you can fit your studies around your schedule. You get full 1-1 access to your personal tutor, who will guide you through the course, help prepare you for your assignments, and provide full feedback on your course progress. You can also include printed course materials, which is ideal if you prefer paper-based study to online learning. Our passion will enable you to interact with your tutor as you complete each unit. Full tutor support is offered throughout the course to ensure you pass as easily as possible.
NCFE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning
RQF REGULATED QUALIFICATION No. 603/2495/8
Lessons covered in this course:
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5882 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 3 |
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
| RQF Unit Reference M/616/5880 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 4 |
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
| RQF Unit Reference T/616/5878 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 10 hours | Credit Value 2 |
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
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5879 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 20 hours | Credit Value 3 |
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
No school placement required
To enrol on this NCFE Level 3 Award course, you DON’T need to work in a school.
- No school placement is required.
- No formal qualifications are 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’ve enrolled
A genuine government certificate from NCFE & OFQUAL
Study with us, and you will gain exactly the same government-accredited qualifications and certificates as at a local college.
Upon course completion, you will receive a government-regulated NCFE Level 3 RQF certificate that’s fully recognised & accepted by all primary and secondary schools, including colleges. There’s no mention of distance learning or home study anywhere on the certificate, and we guarantee it’s exactly the same qualification that attendance-based colleges provide.
Enrolment fee includes NCFE certificate, all your course materials and full tutor support.
( RQF’s have now replaced the old NVQ & QCF qualifications )
NUS Student Card
You’ll be eligible for an NUS student discount card when you enrol.
Amazing Support
From start to finish, our friendly tutors will be on hand to help you.
All schools fully recognise this qualification
We understand that choosing the right Teaching Assistant course isn’t a walk in the park. With so many options available, it can be quite a task! That’s why we’ve put a lot of effort into providing you with the best syllabus out there.
Study Hours
NCFE CACHE set this course as taking 120 hours to complete, and students usually finish it within 4-6 months. We can extend your course if required.
Assessment
This course is assessed through written, essay style assignments, so no exams are required for this course. You can resubmit and amend your assignments without any penalty if required.
Course Duration
The course is designed to be flexible around your lifestyle. If you’d like to fast track your study, you can complete it in just a few weeks. On average, most learners finish within 4 to 6 months, giving you the perfect balance of flexibility and support to achieve your qualification.
Course Type
Study from the comfort of your own home with this fully supported distance learning course.
Pricing
Everything included, no hidden costs.
Lessons covered in this course:
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5882 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 3 |
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
| RQF Unit Reference M/616/5880 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 4 |
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
| RQF Unit Reference T/616/5878 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 10 hours | Credit Value 2 |
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
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5879 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 20 hours | Credit Value 3 |
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
As soon as you enrol, you get instant access to your course – no waiting around to get started! Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to gaining the advanced skills and knowledge needed to become an effective Teaching Assistant. How exciting is that?
What’s included:
We’re open for enrolments 24/7, all year round, so you can start your course right away as soon as we receive your enrolment. The beauty of home study is that it fits around your life and schedule. You’ll have exclusive one-to-one access to your own personal tutor, who will be there to guide you every step of the way, helping you with your assignments and giving you full feedback on how you’re doing. And if you’re more into paper-based study than online learning, you can opt for printed course materials too. Our passion is to make your learning interactive and engaging with your tutor as you complete each unit. Plus, you’ll have full tutor support throughout the course, ensuring you pass with flying colours.
Benefits of studying with us
As soon as you enrol, you get instant access to your course – no waiting around to get started! Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to gaining the advanced skills and knowledge needed to become an effective Teaching Assistant. How exciting is that?
We’re open for enrolments 24/7, all year round, so you can start your course right away as soon as we receive your enrolment. The beauty of home study is that it fits around your life and schedule. You’ll have exclusive one-to-one access to your own personal tutor, who will be there to guide you every step of the way, helping you with your assignments and giving you full feedback on how you’re doing. And if you’re more into paper-based study than online learning, you can opt for printed course materials too. Our passion is to make your learning interactive and engaging with your tutor as you complete each unit. Plus, you’ll have full tutor support throughout the course, ensuring you pass with flying colours.
Enrol today and start immediately
Entry requirements – no work placement required
You don’t need any previous qualifications or be working in a school for this Level 3 course. You will be taught the full level 3 Award syllabus once you’re enrolled.
- No formal qualifications are required.
- No school placement is required.
- Convenient home study course.
- Enrolments are open all year.
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 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.
NCFE Accredited
Our courses are accredited by NCFE CACHE, giving you a fully accepted & recognised qualification.
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
WE’RE FULLY OPEN FOR THIS ONLINE HOME STUDY COURSE
To take advantage of this fantastic offer, you must enrol on your course by 30/06/2026. 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. To take advantage of the discount, the offer is valid from 01/06/26 to 30/06/26.
8 Facts On This Course
Enrolment open 24/7
OFQUAL Regulated
Genuine NCFE course
Friendly tutor support
Flexible & convenient
Easy to complete
No hidden costs
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