Do you enjoy feeling like you're making a positive impact on a child's life? Have your family all grown up? Are you looking for a promotion or a fresh start? Our Level 3 or Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualifications could help you get where you wish to be.
The Riverside Learning & Education Centre in Liverpool offers a range of teaching assistant courses to help individuals get back on the right track to reaching their career goals. We offer opportunities for a range of situations from junior and senor school, special schools and higher education.
Funding and application
We know how hard it can be to fund your studies, especially when juggling many other financial demands. All our courses qualify for the Advanced Learner Loan to help assist with this. We'll aid you with the application and ensure the whole process is straight-forward. One less thing to worry about!
Committed to supporting you
From our first meeting we will seek to answer your questions and support your decision making by outlining your options, explaining what you may achieve and where this may lead. The team at The Riverside Learning & Education Centre are committed to not only opening the doors to study but giving you the skills and knowledge to apply your qualification to the real world.
Level 3 Diploma
If you're considering becoming a teaching assistant, our NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Support for Teaching and Learning course could be perfect for you. Our supportive environment will help you become a skilled and qualified teaching assistant within 12-15 months.
Level 4 Certificate
Available to employed and experienced Teaching Assistants, this qualification opens up opportunities for promotion in the sector and is perfect for those striving to become a HLTA. Generally, you will be Level 3 qualified, but extended experience and support from your employer i.e. Head Teacher would suffice.
The Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding when analysing and addressing the different challenges that classroom assistants are likely to encounter. Learners will also understand working with individuals and with small groups as well as gaining essential insight into supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
What will our courses cover?
Assisting teachers and pupils
Maintaining records
Administrative tasks
Content of curriculum
Equipment set-up
Presentation skills and more
That you are more capable than you thought you were. By building your confidence and self worth.
"Thank you so much for the support and encouragement. I have grown in confidence and now feel more able to tackle the next stage."
Sharon C
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"I will always be grateful for your help and support throughout my course. As a single mother of two, working full time plus voluntary school hours I don't think I would have been able to complete the course without the staff at RLEC and my assessors flexibility."
Tony W
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"The course given me more than I imagined. Staff are amazing. Thanks for the help, support and guidance."
Lisa P
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"My tutor has provided essential support. I have felt clearly guided from start to finish."
Katie O
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Reach your potential
If you would like more information about the process of obtaining your teaching assistant qualifications, please email the team at Riverside today. We can also advise on teaching opportunities across Liverpool.