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Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STALIS/STLS)
The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a recognised qualification for gaining STLS status. With this qualification, you can apply for TA positions in schools across the UK. It is fully regulated by OFQUAL.
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Course Overview - Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course
The UK OFQUAL-accredited Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a fully online, competency-based program designed to prepare individuals for roles such as Teaching Assistants (TAs), Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, and support staff in primary, secondary, or special schools.
This entry-level qualification gives knowledge in child and young person development, safeguarding, and supporting learning and well-being. Graduates will gain skills to assist with assessment for learning, support children and young people in achieving their goals, and build professional relationships in a nurturing educational environment. With complete tutor support throughout the course, students are guided to successfully develop the expertise needed for a rewarding career in education.
STLS Course Online Duration and Delivery
The Level 3 STLS qualification allows flexible, online completion at your own pace. You’re allowed up to 12 months to finish the course, ensuring you have all the necessary time.
During this period, the course is assessed through written assignments you complete and upload for grading on our online portal.
What Will I Learn
- Professional roles of Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Child development and welfare
- Awareness of special educational needs
- Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people
- Providing support for individual learners and small groups
- Developing skills to promote positive working relationships
- Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment
Course Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on written assignments. Learners will complete and submit these assignments to their course tutor, who will evaluate and provide feedback. This course does not have any practical requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must be at least 16 to enrol in the course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a nationally recognised qualification regulated by OFQUAL. It prepares individuals for various educational roles across primary, secondary, or special schools, including Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, and SEN Teaching Assistants.
Yes, all schools across the UK recognise and accept the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF). It is a nationally accredited course suitable for applying to teaching assistant positions in various educational institutions.
This qualification has no specific academic entry requirements, making it accessible to a broad range of learners. However, to enrol, learners must be at least 16 years of age.
This course is delivered online, allowing learners to complete it at their own pace within 12 months. This flexibility makes it easy for students to balance their studies with other commitments, providing an accessible pathway to a career in education.
Throughout the course, learners receive unlimited support from tutors who guide them through the assignments and help them develop the skills required for a career as a teaching assistant.
Written assignments are used to assess this course. Learners submit these assignments online, and a course tutor reviews and grades them.
The course covers child and young person development, safeguarding and welfare, and supporting individual learners and small groups. It also includes promoting positive behaviour, curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment.
No, this course does not require practical or hands-on work. All assessments are completed through written assignments, making it a fully theoretical course suitable for online delivery.
This course is for those already working in roles such as Primary or Secondary School Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors, and Pastoral Support Assistants. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills to support students in various educational settings.