Level 3 Certificate in

Teaching Assistant

Apprenticeship level

Level 3 Advanced

Typical duration

16 months

Training
method

Blended

Assessment method

Portfolio

Funding
value

£7,000

EPA organisation

Active IQ

Promoting self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem play an integral part to pupils’ well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard

Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Specialist Support Assistant and Support for Specialist Curriculum Areas

What to expect from LMP Education

Dedicated account management and recruitment
Leading nationwide apprenticeship training provider
Specialists in the education, training and business sectors
Delivering vibrant, engaging learning for all learners
Blended and remote teaching and learning
Tailored learning plans for each individual
Experienced tutors and delivery support team
Designated safeguarding officers, policies and procedures

Programme
Information

Understand the need to provide feedback to support and facilitate an appropriate level of independence.
Comprehend appropriate levels of learning resources to identify and help address weakness, consolidate strengths and develop individualised expectations.
Recognise different stages of child development through school, eg: transition between key stages.
Recognise the importance of using appropriate technology to support learning.
Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on pupil’s participation, conceptual understanding and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of pupils.
Understand the school’s assessment procedures and materials for benchmarking against targets set by the class teacher.
An appropriate knowledge of the curriculum and context you are working in.
Understand current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, safeguarding policies, Prevent Strategy.
Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated Safeguarding lead.

Develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.
Use appropriately varied vocabulary to ensure pupils’ understanding.
Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with the school’s policy.
Deliver interventions in accordance with training given (RAG rating).
Foster and encourage positive, effective, nurturing and safe learning environments inspiring pupils to take pride in and learn from their individual achievements.
Recognise, adapt and respond to all pupils encompassing SEN/emotional vulnerabilities, for example, use Makaton, visual timetables.
Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching and ensure regular communications to provide clarity and consistency of role within lessons.
Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding.

Building relationships/embracing change.
Adding value to education.
Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Professional standards and personal accountability.
Team working, collaboration/ engagement.

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