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Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STALIS / STLS)
The Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools enables you to work in classrooms under a teacher's supervision. It is also ideal for those in pastoral or welfare support, bilingual support, or foundation stage assistant roles.
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Course Overview - Level 3 Certificate Teaching Assistant Course
The Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL-accredited, fully online course for school and college support staff. This competency-based qualification helps learners develop the skills to work effectively with children, young people, and adults in educational settings.
Through the course, learners understand child and young person development and how to safeguard their well-being. They also learn to build strong professional relationships by communicating effectively and developing engagement in learning environments.
The course covers key areas such as supporting assessment for learning, facilitating learning activities, and assisting children and young people in their educational journeys. With tutor support throughout, learners can apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, preparing them for success as teaching assistants.
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 - Level 3 Certificate STALIS TA Training
All units in this OFQUAL-regulated Level 3 STLS qualification are assessed internally by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. Assessments include written assignments, feedback provided by your tutor, and witness testimony signed by a supervisor at your workplace. After enrollment, you will receive tutor support through our online portal to help you achieve your goals.
This course includes tutor-marked assignments and practical assessments conducted in the workplace. You must demonstrate competence in working with children or young people and reflect on your practice.
Entry Requirements
To enrol in the Level 3 Certificate TA course, you must be at least 16 years old and currently employed as a teaching assistant in a school.
For this qualification, you must be observed in a real school setting while working directly with children, as simulations are prohibited.
You must arrange for an expert witness at the school, typically a class teacher, to conduct the observation and verify your practical skills.
Your expert witness will typically be the teacher you are assisting, but you may also use a qualified assessor if one is available.
Who is this course for?
- Primary School Teaching Assistants
- Secondary School Teaching Assistants
- Learning Mentors
- Pastoral Support Assistants
General Course Content
This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to effectively communicate and build professional relationships with children and young people in an educational setting.
This unit explains how schools are organised, including their structures, roles, responsibilities and educational policies.
This unit covers the stages of development of children and young people, understanding the impact of external factors on their development and recognising the diverse needs of individual learners.
This unit addresses the principles of safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people in schools.
This unit is about understanding and supporting school assessment processes, including strategies to promote effective learning.
This unit is about providing support for planned learning activities.
This unit focuses on personal development in working with children and young people, including understanding roles and responsibilities.
This unit deals with supporting positive behaviour and managing behaviours that are challenging.
This part of the course includes ensuring health and safety in the school environment.
This unit emphasises the importance of building and maintaining professional relationships in an educational context.
This unit focuses on understanding and applying the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 3 Certificate in STLS is a UK OFQUAL-accredited, fully online qualification that supports school and college staff in developing skills for effectively working with children, young people, and adults in educational settings.
This course is ideal for primary and secondary school teaching assistants, learning mentors, pastoral support assistants, and foundation stage assistants.
You must be at least 16 years old and currently employed as a teaching assistant in a school. You must also arrange for an expert witness, such as a class teacher, to observe and verify your practical skills.
The course is delivered online and assessed through written assignments, tutor feedback, and workplace observations conducted by an expert witness. It can be completed in up to 12 months.
Learners have up to 12 months to finish the course, allowing them to study at their own pace.
Unlimited tutor support is provided throughout the course. Tutors are accessible via the online portal to assist with assignments and answer questions.
Yes, the Level 3 Certificate in STLS is OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised, and it is accepted by all schools in the UK.
Yes, you must work as a teaching assistant in a school to meet the practical assessment requirements, including being observed in an actual classroom setting.
Completing this course prepares you for roles such as teaching assistant, learning mentor, or pastoral support assistant, enabling you to support children and young people in their educational development.