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Part Time
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1 Year
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Boston or Remote Learning
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September 2025
Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Certificate Level 3
Add to ShortlistThe Supporting Teaching and Learning (STLIS) Certificate Level 3 is ideal for individuals with some prior experience in education or those who have already completed a Level 2 qualification in STLIS or childcare. This advanced course is designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, preparing you for a more responsible and impactful role in supporting children and young people in their learning journey.
Throughout the course, you will delve deeper into key aspects of educational support, including safeguarding, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing, and assessment for learning, helping teachers monitor student progress effectively. Additionally, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of schools as organisations, learning about their structure, policies, and professional roles.
By completing this qualification, you will be well-prepared for senior teaching assistant roles or similar positions, with the potential to progress further in the education sector, including pursuing higher level qualifications or specialist training.
Upon successful completion of this course, the qualification you will achieve is the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
What will I do?
During the course, you will study a variety of mandatory topics, including:
- Schools and Colleges as Organisations
- Support Health and Safety in a Learning Environment
- Understand How to Safeguard Children and Young People
- Develop Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
- Understand How Children and Young People Develop
- Support Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People
- Support Children and Young People During Learning Activities
- Support English and Maths Skills
- Support the Use of ICT in the Learning Environment
- Support Assessment for Learning
- Engage in Personal and Professional Development
You will also undertake volunteering or a work placement in a primary, secondary, special educational needs and disabilities, or independent school or college, working with children and young people aged 4+ alongside your studies at the College.
In addition to your course, you may also study either GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths, dependent on your current GCSE grade.
Entry Qualifications
There are no formal entry requirements to study the Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Certificate Level 3. However, you will need a placement within an education setting for the duration of the course.
If you do not have GCSEs in English and Maths, Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2, or equivalent qualifications You will be encouraged to undertake these qualifications.
Attendance
The Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Certificate Level 3 will take you 1 year to complete. You will attend college for a course induction with your tutor from 4:30pm-8:00pm at our Rochford Campus in Boston. Following this, you will attend online workshops from 5:00pm-8:00pm once per month. You will also attend your volunteering or work placement for at least 100 hours throughout the duration of the course.
Fees
The Supporting Teaching and Learning (STLIS) Certificate Level 3 is free for those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course.
If you are aged 19+, this course will cost ยฃ1417.
Aged 19+?
If you are aged 19 years or over on the 1st day of your course, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with your College fees. If you progress to employment, you won't have to pay anything back until youโre earning ยฃ25,000 per year. Your household income isn't taken into account and there's no credit check. Your eligibility depends on your course, nationality, and age. To find out more contact the College Information Line on 01205 313218 or email your query to fees@boston.ac.uk.
Fees may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be assessed via practical assessments (50%) and theory assessments (50%), including placement observations of your placement and written assessments.
The observations and assessments will build up a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your skills and knowledge within your role. You will collect other types of evidence to build up your portfolio including witness testimonies, professional discussions, product evidence and assessor questions.
Where Could It Lead?
Successful completion of the Supporting Teaching and Learning Certificate Level 3 opens up exciting opportunities for further study and employment. If you choose to continue your studies, Higher Education offers opportunities to pursue a relevant Degree, further expanding your knowledge and career prospects. Additionally, this qualification can lead to employment as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, allowing you to work in schools or colleges, supporting children and young people in their learning and development. This is a valuable stepping stone for a rewarding career in education.
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