Teaching Assistant Courses

Discover our fully flexible online qualifications to study in your own time at your own pace with full 1-2-1 Tutor support

Why Choose The Learning College

Join thousands of learners gaining their TA qualifications with The Learning College. Find the right path for you, including:

Level 3 TA courses with or without placement

Online, distance learning with certificates

Courses recognised by schools across the UK

No experience needed, enrol today and take the first step towards a rewarding classroom career.

  • Great experience studying for Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning. Thorough content and my tutor Sharon was extremely helpful and detailed in assessing my work providing useful feedback for me to be able to pass the course. Highly recommend and would definitely use again for furture qualifications. Many thanks

    Katie Maude
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  • I have just completed and passed my CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF). If I needed any support or clarification, Annalise and Morgan were fantastic! Feedback from my units was always detailed and positive. I would definitely recommend The Learning College

    Sarah Butterworth
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  • I have just completed STLS Level 3 Award. My tutor was Sheila and she was absolutely brilliant, always easy to get hold of and so helpful. I found the course very informative and I like how the units and lessons were laid out. I would have no problem using them again.

    Emma Burns
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The next step with The Learning College

Kickstart your career in education with our range of Teaching Assistant courses, fully accredited and designed to help you become a qualified classroom support professional. Whether you're looking to enter the classroom for the first time or progress in your current role, our flexible online Teaching Assistant qualifications are ideal for school settings across the UK. Learn at your own pace with tutor support, easy-to-follow modules, and certification that meets Ofsted and DfE standards.

Explore Level 3 and Level 4 Teaching Assistant courses, including specialist SEN (Special Educational Needs) options, supporting both primary and secondary school placements. All courses are suitable for distance learning and come with access to expert advice and real classroom insight.

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About our Courses

Can I speak to anyone prior to registering onto my course?

Absolutely! We have a specialist team of course advisors that will be able to answer any questions you have. They will also enable you to understand how the study works! They will be available from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. You can call us on 01785 336464 or email us atinfo@thelearningcollege.co.uk. We also have our online chat facility, should that be easier.

Can I pay by instalments?

Yes! All our course will enable you to make payment via a payment plan option. All payment plan options will cost around £50 more due to the direct debit platform costs.

Do I need to have a credit check for the instalment plan?

No, we don’t use any credit checking facility and you will not be credit checked to take advantage of our payment plan. It is a direct agreement you have with the college to enable you to make your payments easier to manage.

Can you offer me funding for my course?

Unfortunately, we don’t offer any funding for any of our courses. Instead, we have convenient payment plans to help you manage the cost monthly. Each of our payment plans are carefully crafted to keep the cost as low as possible to make them more manageable.

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Will I have a Tutor to help me with my course?

Yes, you will have a personal 1-2-1 Tutor. Upon registration you will then choose which Tutor you would like to work with, and they will then support your study throughout. You will be able to directly message your Tutor, email, call and where required, video call.

Can I complete my course quicker than the guided time?

Yes of course! Study is done in your own time at your own pace. This means you can customise and fit your study around your current commitments making completion simple. The number of hours you study each week will determine as to how quickly you complete. The more time you do, the quicker you pass your qualification!

What will I need for my studies?

You will need to have either a PC or a tablet such as the iPad or an Android to study on. For your convenience we have The Learning College app that is available for download off both the app store and google play. We will provide all information, assessments, podcast lessons (watch in your own time at your own pace) along with all answer sheets being set out ready for completion. You will also need to have some form of ‘word’ such as Microsoft word or Open Office (free software) Ask us for more details if you require advice on the free software.

When can I start my course after registering?

Upon finalising your registration via our website, you will have instant access to all course material and will be able to being your studies right away. This applies 24/7 and even at weekends you will have no delay in getting started.

Will I have to take an exam?

With the exception of our Functional Skills qualifications, you will NOT have any exams with our qualifications. Most of our qualifications are assessment based and will be marked on a unit-by-unit basis by your personal 1-2-1 tutor.

What happens if I fail an assignment?

If you fail any of your assignments, please don’t worry. Your personal tutor will generally set you an additional research task toguideyou towards the correct answer whereby you will be able to amend your original answer and re-submit. You have no limit on re-submissions either taking away any worries.

Do I need to attend any lessons?

No, all materials are online via our learner platform to enable you to study in your own time at your own pace. The materials are available 24/7 365 days a year so you will have no restrictions and plenty of time.

Are you a regulated and accredited college?

Yes! We are an accredited NCFE CACHE and TQUK college, offering government regulated qualifications.

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