KEY COURSE DETAILS

Course code: 50136

Study method: Blended – online study and practical work placement assessments

Course length: 12 months

Recommended study per week: 5-10 hours

AIMS OF THE COURSE

This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning, delivering, and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice.

This qualification aims to:

• focus on the study of the supporting teaching and learning
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills

The objectives of this qualification is to:

• provide in depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to work in a school or college environment
• provide a stepping-stone into further learning within the sector.

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?

This qualification is aimed at learners working in roles that offer specialist support for pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.

HOW IS THIS QUALIFICATION STRUCTURED?

To be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, learners are required to successfully complete 16 mandatory units and 200 placement hours

Mandatory Units you’ll study:

1. Schools and Colleges as Organisations
2. Support Health and Safety in a Learning Environment
3. Understand How to Safeguard Children and Young People
4. Develop Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
5. Understand How Children and Young People Develop
6. Support Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People
7. Support Children and Young People During Learning Activities
8. Support English and Maths Skills
9. Support the Use of ICT in the Learning Environment
10. Support Assessment for Learning
11. Engage in Personal and Professional Development
12. Support Children and Young People’s Speech, Language and Communication
13. Understand How to Support Bilingual Learners
14. Understand How to Support Learning of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
15. Support Children and Young People during Transitions
16. Support the Role of Play, Leisure and Extra-Curricular Activities for Children and Young People

WHAT RELATED QUALIFICATIONS CAN YOU PROGRESS TO?

• Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
• A foundation degree
• Specialist roles within the workforce.

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in depth overview.

COURSE FEE:

£2,225

FUNDING OPTIONS:

LOAN FUNDED (ADVANCED LEANER LOAN)

This course is Advanced Learner Loan funded providing you meet the below eligibility criteria:

• 19+ years old

• Lived in the UK for 3+ years and currently resident in England

This Government loan will be paid directly to the college, and is linked to your attendance.

You will start to repay your loan when you start to earn over £25,000 per annum (correct at time of posting).

For more information about Advanced Learner Loans visit:
Advanced Leaner Loan Guide to Terms and Conditions for courses starting on or after 1st August 2023

SELF-FUNDING

Staged Payments – for courses of over 12 weeks and £200, students can pay in 5 instalments, the first taken as a deposit on enrolment (via BACS) and then 4 instalments via Direct Debit.