Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Supporting skills development in an education setting
Teaching assistant apprenticeship standard
This level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support children, young people and teachers in educational establishments.
It is suitable for those taking their first steps into a teaching assistant career, or those looking to enter qualified teaching through a vocational route.
Your apprenticeship journey
Months 1 to 4
Learning Foundations
Introduction to Reflection and CPD
Safeguarding and Health and Safety
Well-being
Understanding Child Development
Months 5 to 9
Curriculum
Teaching
Assessment
Communication
Technology in Learning
Months 10 to 16
Learning Support
Partnership Working
Supporting Positive Behaviour
Professional Practice and Development Review
Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA)
Things to consider
Entry requirements
You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
In addition, you must be able to commit to the full length of the programme and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.
If you do not have a level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.
How will you learn?
Over the duration of 16 months, you will receive a combination of face-to-face and online training and support.
You will undertake an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly.
We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your progress through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system, Aptem.
At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end-point assessment (EPA).
Off-the-job training
As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, a minimum of 6 hours per week of your time in work must be dedicated to improving new skills, knowledge and behaviours.
You will undertake an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly.
This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption.
Let's change lives
We’re all about changing lives, be that individuals changing lives through their day-to-day work, or by organisations changing lives and impacting on our economy.
As a national training provider, we change lives throughout the UK, with expertise in childcare, healthcare, clinical and business skills apprenticeships.
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Both the Impact Futures and The Childcare Company brands are used interchangeably for both Impact Futures Training Limited and The Child Care Company (Old Windsor) Limited.