Teaching Assistant – Level 3 apprenticeship
Typically, this apprenticeship is aimed at Teaching Assistants within primary and secondary schools. However, other supporting roles within mainstream education will also benefit from this apprenticeship.
Who is this apprenticeship suitable for?
Typically, this apprenticeship is aimed at Teaching Assistants within primary and secondary schools. However, other supporting roles within mainstream education will also benefit from this apprenticeship.
This teaching assistant apprenticeship is suitable for individuals working in the education sector. You will be in a role that supports the teacher and other teaching assistants through daily activities, including, but not limited to, implementing planned lessons and activities, supporting observations and keeping children safe. Typical Job titles include Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Specialist Support Assistant and Support for Specialist Curriculum Areas.
Key apprenticeship information
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This apprenticeship is suitable for: Teaching Assistants within primary and secondary schools -
Level of qualification on completion: Teaching Assistant – Level 3 apprenticeship -
End-point assessment organisation: Innovate Awarding -
How long will this apprenticeship take to complete: 15 months apprenticeship + 12 weeks End Point Assessment -
Cost: Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £350 & levy paying employer contribution - £7000
What will you learn on the level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship?
You will learn all the knowledge required for becoming a well-rounded Teaching Assistant.
From dealing with challenging behaviour, to effectively safeguarding your pupils. You will gain valuable knowledge of the curriculum within the UK as well.
Through the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship, apprentices will learn how to promote self-belief, social inclusion. They will also learn how a high level of self-esteem plays an integral part in a pupil’s well-being.
It is an active role which supports the learner to access the curriculum. If you complete a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification, you’ll be fully qualified and ready to assist in classrooms.
We partner with a wide range of childcare providers
to support those most in need
“If I can do it I may inspire [my colleagues] to do a qualification and gain new knowledge too. I feel I am of value to my colleagues and it has built positive working relationships in my setting as I have built new relationships due to more experienced staff supporting me during the qualification”
Agata Kwiakwowska – Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Frequently Asked Level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship Questions
What is a Level 3 teaching assistant equivalent to?
A level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship is the equivalent to an A level. If you are looking to start a career as a teaching assistant, a level 3 can be a great start to gain the knowledge and experience you need to become a valued member of the education industry.
How long is Level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship?
This specific level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship will typically last for 18 months and end with an 8-week end point assessment section for the apprentice. In this 8-weeks, their work will be evaluated, and they will be interviewed about their time on the course.
We are rated as a ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted
With 20 years of experience, and the accreditations to show for it, with Paragon Skills, you will get only the best learning experience, working closely with both apprentice and employer.
Paragon Skills is one of the best environments to learn your trade as a teaching assistant with our teaching assistant apprenticeship.