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Teaching Assistant: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate QCF Level 3


Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£382.49 inc VAT
Finance options

Finance options available

Study method
Distance learning
Duration
180 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate
Awarded by NCFE
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course is aimed at anyone looking to work in supporting teaching and learning in schools, for example as a teaching assistant. The primary function of a teaching assistant is to support the teacher in the classroom to ensure the pupils are able to derive the most benefit from each lesson.

Our teaching and learning course focuses on understanding, supporting, safeguarding and developing children and young people. It not only covers the theoretical knowledge underpinning the work of a teaching assistant, but it also requires a practical and competence-based element giving you the opportunity to conduct some of your learning in the workplace.

Upon successful completion of our NCFE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 course you will receive a qualification listed on the QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) at level 3 (Qualification Reference Number: 501/0403/2). This course has been assigned 32 credits.

50-Hour Placement

In order to successfully complete this NCFE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification you are required to complete a work placement of at least 50 hours. The placement is compulsory for this course and the student is responsible for arranging their placement.

Along with their first set of course materials, students will receive a comprehensive guide giving them plenty of information on what is required of them during the placement, how to set up the placement and the types of activities that they will be required to complete on the placement (including examples of the types of paperwork that will need to be submitted to your tutor for evidence).

The work placement needs to be for a period of at least 50 hours, though it can be longer if needed.


Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  • 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  • 2. Through the online method.

Please note: This course is textbook based, and therefore the lessons are not available to be viewed online. If you choose the online method of study with this course, you will be able to view your question papers and tutor feedback online.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.


Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

If you wish to attend university and obtain a degree, you may be able to study for a foundation degree.

If you wish to increase your responsibilities and build your teaching assistant career you could continue your teaching and learning courses to become anything from a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to a Teacher by progressing to:

  • NCFE Level 3 Certificate in cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools
  • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools


Description

Syllabus

Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults
Understand legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection

Schools as organisations

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
Understand school ethos, mission, aims and values
Know about the legislation affecting schools
Understand the purpose of school policies and procedures
Understand the wider context in which schools operate

Support learning activities

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Be able to contribute to planning learning activities
Be able to prepare for learning activities
Be able to support learning activities
Be able to observe and report on learner participation and progress
Be able to contribute to the evaluation of learning activities
Be able to evaluate own practice in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT

Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand policies and procedures for promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour
Be able to promote positive behaviour
Be able to manage inappropriate behaviour
Be able to respond to challenging behaviour
Be able to contribute to reviews of behaviour and behaviour policies

Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Be able to develop professional relationships with children and young people
Be able to communicate with children and young people
Be able to develop professional relationships with adults
Be able to support children and young people in developing relationships
Be able to comply with policies and procedures for confidentiality, sharing information and data protection

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Be able to promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people
Understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people
Be able to support inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people

Support assessment for learning

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning
Be able to use assessment strategies to promote learning
Be able to support learners in reviewing their learning strategies and achievements
Be able to contribute to reviewing assessment for learning

Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand what is required for competence in own work role
Be able to reflect on practice
Be able to evaluate own performance
Be able to agree a personal development plan
Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development

Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety
Be able to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a work setting or off site visits
Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents emergencies and illness in work settings and off site visits

Understand Child and Young Person Development

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth - 19 years
Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern
Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people
Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting
Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied
Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing
Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people

Qualification:

NCFE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate

On successful completion of our NCFE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Qualification you will receive a qualification listed on the QCF at level 3 (Qualification Reference Number: 501/0403/2). This course has also been assigned 32 credits.

Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Please note: You must be at least 16 years of age to join this course.

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Career path

What Can I Do After Taking This Course?

After successfully completing our Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3, you could apply for a teaching assistant position within a nursery, infant or junior school, special school, secondary school or independent school, earning up to £18,000*/year.

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