Teaching Assistant Courses for School Support Staff

One of the most popular teaching assistant courses in the UK is the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, which is offered by many training providers. It covers topics such as child development, safeguarding, supporting learning activities, and inclusive education, and is recognised by many schools and education authorities.

The cost of a teaching assistant course varies depending on the course level, provider, location and mode of study, but can range from less than a hundred pounds to over a thousand pounds.

The best teaching assistant course depends on your personal goals. To ascertain whether the course offers high-quality training, check its accreditations and reviews. For example, courses that have been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) shows that the provider has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the courses it offers meet defined quality criteria.

The duration of a teaching assistant course varies depending on the course provider and mode of study, but typically ranges from 6 months to 1 year.

No, a teaching assistant course does not lead to a teaching qualification, but it can provide a pathway to becoming a qualified teacher through further study.