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6-9 months
Online
80 learning hours
120 Total Time
On completion career and academic paths may include:
Teaching Assistant
School Support Staff
L3 Diploma in Supporting Learning
L4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant
6-9 months
Online
80 learning hours
120 Total Time
ONE-TIME PURCHASE
£495.00
Inc. VAT
A simple one-off payment and you're ready to start learning.
PAY MONTHLY
£49.00
per month for 11 months inc. VAT
Recurring monthly payments to help split the cost.
The course at a glance
Part of the updated suite of Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications, this Level 3 Award is designed for those working directly with children and young people in a school or college setting. It develops the knowledge and understanding needed to support learners effectively, covering key areas such as child and young person development and safeguarding.
This qualification is part of a nested suite, meaning learners can progress and top up their award to a Certificate or Diploma at the same level, making it a flexible stepping stone within a broader learning journey.
The course is delivered through independent and online learning with one to one support. Each learner will be able to connect with their personal tutor throughout the course. The course is completed at your work placement (school or sports coaching organisation).
There are no formal entry requirements, though a minimum Level 2 in literacy and numeracy (or equivalent), and a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is recommended. Learners must be actively working or volunteering in a school setting to demonstrate competence. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required by your employer or setting. This qualification is open to learners aged 16 and above.
Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
Start date
Flexible
Level
3
Award
Duration
6-9 months
Entry requirements
16+
Level 2 preferred
High
£26,000
£23,000
Low
£20,000
A Level 3 Teaching Assistant can earn up to £25,000 per year, depending on experience and setting. Salaries in state schools follow government pay scales, while academies, free schools and independent schools may offer different rates.
Specialising in areas such as SEN or complex needs can significantly improve earning potential, as demand for these skills remains high. Bear in mind that many TA roles are part-time and term-time only, so take-home pay may be lower than the full-time salary suggests.
Progressions include the Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, as well as progression on to the Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
The course is structured around 4 mandatory units, that cover aspects such as communication with children, young people and adults and exploring child and young person development which will give the opportunity for learners to further develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in these areas to aide and support teaching and learning in a school environment.
Each unit is comprised of written tasks, requiring short answer responses. In these responses, learners are required to demonstrate their understanding of each aspect of the course in order to meet the assessment criterion. In some instances, you may need to deliver online presentations to a tutor to highlight your understanding in areas that help to support teaching and learning.
Learners can complete the course at a pace that fits their individual needs, typically within 6-9 months. The Venture team will work with you to ensure your learning is well integrated around your day-to-day responsibilities within a school setting.
FAQs
The vast majority of our courses are delivered entirely online, with all lessons, seminars and one-to-ones with your tutor taking place via video call.
Where you see "in-person" mentioned on a course, this usually refers to your assessor visiting your place of work, which is sometimes required for assessment. If a course requires an in-person training day, this will be clearly stated on the course page, and we'll let you know early on where it will be held. Currently, none of our qualifications require this — only our apprenticeships do.
Every course has a guided learning time and an estimated total study duration. If you're able to move through tasks more quickly — including practical assessments and observations — you may be able to complete your course in less time than the guide suggests.
Yes. As soon as you enrol, you're assigned a dedicated tutor who'll be in touch to introduce themselves and answer any initial questions. They're available throughout your course to support you with assignments, practical assessments and work placements.
For most of our courses, you'll need to complete a number of hours — study, observation or practical work — in a school environment, whether classroom-based or PE-related.
In most cases, you'll need an expert witness at your school to observe you; this is typically the class teacher you're assisting. They should hold relevant QTS certification and be willing to mentor, observe, and provide feedback to your tutor and assessor at Venture Training & Education.
Your course fee covers everything you need, with no hidden extras such as assessment or certification fees.
For courses requiring an in-person visit, if a second visit is needed because the required standard wasn't met first time, a re-assessment fee of £120 applies.
You can cancel your course within 14 days of enrolling, provided no assignments have been marked yet.
Yes. We handle this manually — just email your organisation's details, any purchase order number we'll need to quote on the invoice, your own details, and the course you'd like to take to enquires@ventureeducation.co.uk.
Don't worry — we'll automatically retry the payment. We'll also send you an email with a link to log in and pay manually if you'd prefer.
Simply log in to our Student Portal via the link at the top of our website. Forgotten your password? You can reset it anytime. If you're having trouble logging in, email your tutor and they'll help you get back in.
We aim to grade work within 5–7 days, though this can vary slightly during busier assessment periods. If you've been waiting longer, just reach out to your tutor.
You submit your work through the portal. If further work is needed, you'll receive a "Refer" status with feedback. Once your work meets the required standard, your tutor will mark it as complete and sign it off in the portal.
Yes. All our qualifications are Ofqual-regulated and sit within the Regulated Qualifications Framework. They're delivered in partnership with external awarding bodies such as 1st4Sport Qualifications and Training Qualifications UK, who issue your final certificate.
Most courses have a 12–18 month completion window. For Level 3 Diplomas and above, this may extend to 24 months.
Yes, extensions are available, though additional charges may apply. Give us a call and we'll talk through your options.