Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND PATHWAY)

Course Fee

Free

This is a fast-track level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants or Volunteers working in mainstream or specialist schools.

Level 3
6 Months
Online Based
Tutor Support
Accredited

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification to support your development.
Create a clear pathway to further study, training, or future career opportunities.
Learn in a flexible way that fits around your existing routines and responsibilities.
Build confidence and knowledge that can benefit you at home, in study, or in work.

Join over 1,000,000
learners improving their prospects.

You MUST be working or volunteering within a school setting to complete this course.

About 15% of students in England (ages 3-19) have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Of these students, about 22% have statements or educational health care plans (EHCP). This highlights the growing need for support in the SEND sector and the demand for qualified teaching assistants in schools.

This Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification with SEND pathway is a structured program that offers a rewarding career in SEND. The program combines practical experience and theoretical knowledge to help you develop the skills you need to effectively support students with SEND.

As a teaching assistant, you will typically work with small groups of students with SEND to help them get the most out of classroom life and achieve their learning goals. You will provide individualised support, promote inclusion, and help students with SEND thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Join over 1,000,000
learners improving their prospects.

What is a Level 3?

Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to an A Level. If you are interested in learning new skills, this could be best for you. It is more in depth than a level 2 and can be useful for breaking into new roles.

What’s next after I sign up?

Once you sign up for a course, you should receive notification via email (check junk) and SMS with all your enrolment information. You will need to complete all the required forms, you may be asked (via email) to complete a short English and maths test to continue your enrolment process. Once you have completed all entry requirements, you will be on course. You will be introduced to your designated tutor, who will answer all your questions about course content and any general queries.

What does no funding mean?

Funding is based on the government and certain areas that colleges may be based in. If your area currently doesn’t have funding this usually means that either the college has overallocated students to their courses or the area falls in a region where government funds aren’t currently supplied to colleges in that particular area.