SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS - LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
Duration: 35 Weeks
Level: Level 3
Last Updated: 21-06-23
This course is ideal for people who are employed or volunteering in a school setting and want a career in education. Learning support staff, such as teaching assistants or cover supervisors, play a vital role in the classroom by making sure pupils get the most out of their lessons. Your work in class will depend on how the teachers you work with plan their lessons and handle day-to-day classroom activities – however, you could find yourself supervising arts and crafts activities, helping with outings, or reading to the class.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This course offers a mixture of qualifications, that will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in the industry. Study subjects include:
Child development
Schools as organisations
Equality and diversity
Health and safety
Preparing and maintaining the learning environment
How to plan, implement and evaluate activities with children
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
Practical Workshops
Classroom Activities
Work Placement
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Portfolio of Evidence
Essays/Written Assignments
Practical Demonstrations
Case Studies
Class Activities/Discussions
Presentations
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COURSE COST?
You must have a work placement arranged for 12 hours per week as recent classroom experience prior to starting the course is essential.
You can add on short-courses to your learning programme, including: - Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome - Dyslexia, Dyspraxia & Dyscalculia - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Behaviour Management
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Successful completion of this course will provide you with the national qualification required to work with children in an educational setting. You may find employment opportunities as a Teaching Assistant, High Level Teaching Assistant or School Support Worker.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
You must have a work placement arranged for 12 hours per week as recent classroom experience prior to starting the course is essential.
To find out more, watch this short video from tutor Christine:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need a relevant Level 2 qualification and GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C (4) or above. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a suitable work placement is essential for this course. Your work placement should be 12 hours per week in a classroom and the placement should commence one month prior to the start of the course and continue for the duration of the course.
