Course Details: SUPPORT TEACHING

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Level 3 Diploma in Support Teaching. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Diploma in Support Teaching is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 Diploma in Support Teaching course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

Teaching support staff in schools fall under several titles including Classroom Assistant, School Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and Individual Support Assistant. The roles within each ‘title’ carry slightly different responsibilities and work but all these roles require similar underpinning knowledge, understanding and training.

This course aims to present theory and knowledge which will facilitate those working in or seeking to work in a classroom setting alongside teachers, supporting competency skills and expertise.

The course will be based on learning outcomes which are given at the beginning of each module. and these provide students with a ‘checklist’ of topics and issues that they should feel confident in on completion of each section of a module.

At the end of each module is an assignment which will be a mixture of short answer questions and essay style responses. Within module 1 you will be offered guidance on how to evaluate material and write in different styles.

COURSE KEY TOPICS

Module 1: Introduction and ICT (Information, Communication and Technology)
Module 2: Supporting learning activities
Module 3: Understanding Child Development
Module 4: Child Safety and Protection
Module 5: Understanding relationships
Module 6: Literacy and numeracy activities
Module 7: Supporting learning through play
Module 8: Supporting performance and assessment activities
Module 9: Supporting special educational needs
Module 10: Supporting learners in special environments (for example therapy, tests and examinations)

HOME STUDY SUPPORT

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of any Workbooks, Activities and Exercises successfully.

100% of the final mark is made up of an online multiple choice exam.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, you will be awarded your diploma by OLQA as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

COURSE DURATION

We recommended you spend approximately 200 hours of your time studying for the course name. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 4 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 8 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Level 3 Diploma in Support Teaching in as little as six months, or take up to a year, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All Students must be 16 years of age or above.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Support Teaching and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.