Start Your Journey as a Qualified Teaching Assistant

Are you thinking about becoming a teaching assistant but not sure where to start? Whether you’re looking for a career change, want a role that fits around your family, or dream of helping children reach their full potential, our CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant (RQF) Qualification with SEN Certificate is the perfect place to begin.

This nationally recognised course gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to support teachers, help pupils thrive, and build a career you’ll be proud of.

🎓 Awarded by CACHE | Recognised Across the UK | Includes SEN Certificate

Who Is This Course For?

Our CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is designed for anyone who wants to work in education, including:

✅ Career changers wanting a new start

✅ Parents looking for work that fits around school hours

✅ School leavers seeking a direct path into employment

✅ Anyone passionate about supporting children’s learning

No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

About the CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant (RQF) Qualification

The CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF) is one of the most recognised teaching assistant qualifications in the UK.

This course has been designed for people who want to:

  • Work with children of different ages
  • Gain the skills schools are looking for
  • Build a nationally recognised qualification for a lasting career

On top of your Level 3 certificate, we also include an SEN Certificate to give you specialist knowledge in supporting children with additional needs, something schools value highly when hiring.

What You’ll Learn

Our course is designed to prepare you for real classroom environments. You’ll gain a deep understanding of child development, teaching techniques, and inclusive learning practices.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Understanding how children learn and develop
  • Supporting teaching and learning in schools
  • Managing classroom behaviour effectively
  • Safeguarding and child protection essentials
  • Working with teachers to deliver lesson plans
  • Identifying and supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Building inclusive and supportive learning environments

By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident, capable, and job-ready.

Job Prospects & Career Progression

Becoming a qualified teaching assistant opens the door to a wide range of roles in schools, nurseries, and other educational settings.

With this CACHE-accredited qualification, you can:

  • Secure entry-level teaching assistant positions
  • Progress into senior TA or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) roles
  • Specialise in working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Use your qualification as a stepping stone into teacher training

Why Become a Teaching Assistant?

Teaching assistants (TAs) play a vital role in supporting children’s learning and helping teachers deliver engaging lessons. From one-to-one support to assisting with whole-class activities, your work makes a real difference in the classroom every single day.

Top Reasons to Become a TA:

✅ Make a difference – Help children develop their skills and confidence

✅ Flexible working hours – Ideal for parents and carers

✅ Strong demand – Schools across the UK need more qualified TAs

✅ Career progression – Use this qualification as a stepping stone to senior TA roles or teacher training

With more schools hiring classroom support staff, there’s never been a better time to get qualified.

Begin your Journey with The Learning College

About our platform: MyTLC

We are one of the UK’s leading Teaching Assistant and education qualification specialists, offering a variety of education qualifications to our learners in both the UK and abroad.  Our in-house Assessors work closely with our learners to ensure they complete to a high standard which will become the foundation of their success.

 Our leading online learning platform, MyTLC, is a pandoras box of course materials, study resources, and documents to aid with learning. You can access everything you need from any computer, laptop, phone, or tablet device with an Internet connection, at any time of day. We have our own App where you can access and work towards each course unit.  Every person is unique - that means the way we learn is unique, too. At The Learning College, we’re dedicated to making the learning experience successful for everyone.

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Why Choose this Course with
The Learning College

Not all teaching assistant courses are the same.

Here’s why students choose us:

🎓 CACHE-accredited & nationally recognised

🧩 Includes a Special Educational Needs Certificate

🖥️ 100% online learning – study anywhere, anytime

🤝 Dedicated tutor support throughout

💳 Flexible payment plans available

We make it simple, affordable, and achievable to get the qualifications you need.

Why choose us?

Over 15 years experience.

  • 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
    via Google

  • 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
    Via Google

  • 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
    Via Google

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.

Schools & Educators

How can I pay for my teaching staff to complete your qualifications?

We have 3 options available for school enrolments:

  • Invoice Request – Complete our School Registration Form via the website.
  • Card payment over the phone.
  • Enroll via the website (Learner details will need to be confirmed once this is
    completed)


If you are not sure which option is best for you feel free to give us a call on 01785
336 464.

Do staff need to attend any in-person training?

No. All of our qualifications are 100% online via our Learner Management System,
enabling staff to fit study around their school duties.

Are we able to track our learners progress?

Yes. Upon enrolment you will be offered the option to have a Mentor Account set up
for the school. This will give you the visibility to track when your staff have been
active, what feedback they have received on their units and what units they have
passed. We can provide more detailed reports upon request.

Can we enroll staff at different times of the year?

Yes. We offer rolling enrolments all year round meaning learners can start when it
suits both them and the school.

What support is available to learners?

We offer a full support network within The Learning College. Upon enrolment
learners will be given the opportunity to select their tutor for the duration of the
course. Our tutors are there to offer support to learner when requested, this can be
via a phone call, email, Teams call or our messaging system on the learning
platform. As a school learner they will also benefit from having the support from the
Development Manager looking after the school who will come and meet with them
soon after enrolment to ensure they are happy with the system and answer any
questions they may have.

Are the qualifications nationally recognised?

Yes. All of our qualifications are accredited by either CACHE/NCFE or TQUK and
appear on the RQF (Regulated Qualification Framework)

How long do does it take to complete a qualification?

This varies dependent on the qualification. The course timescale can be from 8
months to 18 months, this is the maximum amount of time given to learners without
extensions they will be provided with a completion date upon enrollment. Learners
can complete their qualification a lot sooner should they wish and personal
circumstances allow. Learners can also extend the qualification should they need
additional time *fees apply

Can the qualifications be used for staff CPD records and career progression?

Absolutely, our qualifications are perfect for Continued Professional Development
(CPD), performance reviews or potential routes to promotion within school based
roles.

Extra Information

Do you offer recruitment support?

Yes, our college offers you the opportunity to register for recruitment support upon completion of your qualification. This is supported by our carefully selected recruitment partner. They will guide and support you with all aspects of finding a job opportunity.

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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Becoming a Teaching Assistant in the UK

Thinking about becoming a teaching assistant in the UK? Our CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant (RQF) Qualification with SEN Certificate is the perfect first step towards starting your career in education. This nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to support teachers, help children learn, and make a real difference in the classroom. Designed for beginners, the course is flexible, fully online, and ideal for anyone looking to work in schools, whether you’re changing careers, returning to work, or just starting out. With an additional Special Educational Needs Certificate included, you’ll stand out to employers and boost your job prospects. Take the first step towards your future in education today.