18 month programme

14 facilitated training workshops

Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification

For current and aspiring Teaching Assistants

The Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) apprenticeship is ideal if you are already working in or looking for a career in a teaching support role. This is a work-based training programme that will give you the fundamental knowledge and develop the skills and behaviours that are required to support teachers to enhance pupil learning either in groups or individually.

What will I be learning?

You will learn how to promote self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem. Learning gained will include a greater knowledge and understanding of whole class teaching that will support potential progression to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status. Learners will also be able to personalise their pathways based on their choice of specialist area(s). 

How will I be learning?

This programme is delivered over 15 months, with a 3 month 'End Point Assessment' period at the end,  through a blended learning approach and will consist of 7 face to face sessions* along with 7 online sessions. Each session will be 2 hours 15 minutes long. You will also need up to six hours a week to complete off the job learning, see examples below.

*The face to face sessions will probably be in or around Oxford, depending on the location of the participants.