Level 3 Certificate Supporting Teaching & Learning

Course Content

You will cover the following units during your course:

• children & young people development
• safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
• help improve own and team practice in schools
• maintain and support relationships with children and young people
• support children and young people's health & safety
• support children and young people's positive behaviour
• support learning activities
• schools as organisations

Course Outcomes

This qualification will help learners to develop their knowledge and skills for supporting teaching and learning in education settings.

Progression

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting, Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

Employment Opportunities:

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Secondary and Special Schools

Entry Requirements

Before starting the course

• Successful achievers of Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning or experienced staff (working or volunteering in a primary school as a teaching assistant for at least 6 months).

During the course

• Working or volunteering in the classroom in year 1 or above for 12 hours a week for the whole duration of the course. You will need to bring a letter from your School confirming your role as a Teaching Assistant.

Other entry requirements

• Level 1 English or equivalent
• Complete an initial assessment in English and a short piece of writing to assess suitability for the course
• Interview

(Exceptions to entry requirements onto our level 3 qualifications may be considered)

Assessment

The course will be taught over 32 weeks and will be assessed using assignments and work-based practice including observations.

Equipment

Portfolio