Teaching Assistant Level 3

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NQual is an Ofqual-recognised Awarding Organisation (EPAO0711) delivering independent End-Point Assessment for the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard. We're committed to making EPA a positive experience for apprentices, employers and training providers — with experienced assessors who put learners at ease, a dedicated support team on hand throughout, and a comprehensive range of resources to guide preparation from start to finish.

EPA Overview

End-Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage of the apprenticeship and provides an opportunity for apprentices to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they have developed during their Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship.

The assessment for a Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentice includes a Practical Observation with Q&A and a Professional Discussion Supported by Portfolio of Evidence.

An apprentice cannot achieve their apprenticeship without passing the End-Point Assessment.

The End-Point Assessment for Teaching Assistant Level 3 can be carried out remotely or face-to-face.

Gateway Requirements

Gateway requirements for Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentices includes:

• Evidence of achieving relevant maths and English qualifications if required by funding regulations or the employer

• A completed Portfolio of Evidence

Assessment Methods

The EPA for the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship is made up of two assessment components, both of which must be passed to achieve the apprenticeship.

Practical Observation wtih Q&A

Apprentices will be observed within their workplace where they will have a total of 2 hours to demonstrate how they have applied their KSBs in a work environment to achieve genuine and demanding work objectives.

This will then be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session where the independent assessor will question the apprentice in order to clarify any sector / specialist practice from the observation.

Professional Discussion Supported by Portfolio of Evidence

The Professional Discussion will last 90 minutes and be a structured discussion between the apprentice and the independent assessor, following the Practical Observation, to establish the apprentice’s understanding and application of the knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Results

NQual will communicate results within 10 days of the final assessment. Should an apprentice fail one or more elements, they will be offered the opportunity to re-sit / re-take the element(s).

It is then up to the apprentice’s employer how many attempts an apprentice is given. Where any assessment component must be re-sat or re-taken, the apprentice will be awarded a maximum EPA grade of a Pass.

View NQual's Support Pack document for full details about the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship assessment.