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Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Course Price: £189
This Level 3 Award in STALIS is designed to help equip learners with advanced skills for supporting teaching and learning in school settings.
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L3 STALIS Qualification Overview
Our Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is an Ofqual regulated qualification that allows learners to help acquire knowledge and skills necessary to support teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools, as well as specialist SEN schools.
This L3 STLS course provides fundamental support skills while refining learners’ knoweldge on how schools operate and the way pupils learn. The course would cover topics like safeguarding and child protection, supporting learners with special educational needs (SEN), strategies for managing positive behaviours, communicating with parents and carers and promoting inclusive learning.
Entry Profile for Level 3 STLS Course
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is targeted for individuals of all experience levels: fresh/inexperienced, individuals employed or the ones volunteering in schools (or in any other relevant position) and seeking to formalise their experience with a recognised award. Moreover, the course can also be an ideal stepping stone towards developing professional skills for learners who wish to pursue the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
In addition to this, the Level 3 award in STALIS may also be beneficial for adult learners interested in developing extensive understanding of child development and behaviour support before they proceed with more responsibility or specialist roles in education.
Post Qualification Pathways
After the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course is completed, interested learners can then proceed to higher qualifications such as the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to help achieve the prestigious HLTA status.
In terms of employment, some of the roles learners can pursue after completing our Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification include roles such as the teaching assistant, learning support coordinator, classroom assistant, SEN support worker and classroom mentor.
Learners may also progress to any of our following programmes:
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
More Details About Level 3 STLS Course
Each unit will be marked against submission of a written assignment.
| Unit 1: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults | Unit 2: Schools as organisations |
| Unit 3: Understand child and young person development | Unit 4: Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people |
With Ofqual regulation, our affiliated awarding body Focus Awards ensures its qualifications are consistent, credible and at par with regulatory standards.
Qualification Number: Â 601/6103/6
The course is delivered through our VLE via self-paced, structured modules, allowing learners to progress independently and move through each stage at their own pace.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
- 24/7 LMS access with expert support guidance
- Clear and Transparent Pricing
One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£189
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £217.35 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£36.23
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 3 Award in STLS is a recognised qualification aimed at fostering advanced knowledge and comprehension for individuals who assist pupils and educators at the school level. The course focuses on areas like classroom support, protection, inclusion, and development of learners.
Not at all. Excelon Learning does not require that its learners be employed to pursue this course as the course is based on theoretical submission of critical essays with no mandatory practical component.
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course Online is optimal for individuals looking into roles like teaching assistants, learning support assistants, pastoral support staff, or individuals who wish to assist pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
Learners at Excelon Learning will be expected to submit written assignments as assessment requirement for this course. The course does not include any formal exams.
Since all courses on Excelon Learning are self paced, course completion depends on individual learners’ progress. However, majority learners are able to complete the course within a 3-6 month duration.
The qualification equips learners with a solid understanding of sound safeguarding policies and practices in schools. However, to be employed directly with children, one must also fulfill employer safeguarding requirements, such as proper DBS checks, prior to or during employment in a school.
Yes, the Level 3 Award in STALIS is a globally respected qualification and 100% accredited by Ofqual approved awarding body. However, absolute qualification acceptance would vary by country depending on the individual vocational qualification framework followed across the world. Hence, learners are recommended to check with the relevant national authorities before applying for admissions or positions abroad.
Absolutely, yes. Our learners can pursue advanced qualifications like the the Level 4 Certificate in HLTA leading to HLTA status.
Yes, our study model offers all courses on Excelon learning online through our user friendly VLE with expert guided learning support.
Our Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning course would equip you with the appropriate knowledge and skills required to facilitate teaching and learning within schools under the supervision of a qualified teacher. Teaching roles that are independent need additional training and qualifications.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, you may fill in our quick enquiry form and one of our admissions advisor will get back to you within 24 hours.Â
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.