> Funding: £7,000
The Teaching Assistant Level 3 programme is designed to develop competent, confident professionals who play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning within education settings. The course focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to support pupils effectively, promote inclusion, and contribute positively to classroom and whole-school activities.
Learners build a strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and professional practice. The programme emphasises practical application, ensuring teaching assistants can support learning activities, manage behaviour positively, and work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals. Through a blended delivery model, learners engage in structured one-to-one support and online peer learning, allowing flexibility while maintaining high levels of engagement and accountability.
The programme is suitable for those already working in education settings and those new to the role, enabling them to grow into a confident, autonomous teaching assistant who adds real value to learners and employers alike.
Employers benefit from confident, capable teaching assistants who can effectively support learning, behaviour, and inclusion across the education setting.
Employers benefit from staff who:
The apprenticeship provides:
Employers typically see:
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This course is designed for individuals supporting teaching and learning in schools or education settings who want to develop their skills and confidence.
All learning is aligned to current education standards, safeguarding requirements, and inclusive practice expectations within UK education settings.
This course is ideal for:
Typical Job Roles Include:
Pastoral Support Worker
This course is suitable for employers operating in:
Throughout the programme, learners are supported to:
This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.