Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

This is the perfect course if you want to become a fully qualified Teaching Assistant. This course is listed on the government Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and with OFQUAL meaning it’s a fully recognised Level 3 qualification so you can work in both primary and secondary schools. There’s no need to be working in a school for this course and you can enrol on it at any-time of the year.

How this course will empower you?

Completion of this qualification will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to work in an unsupervised support role within a school setting, for example:

• planning and preparing for learning activities.
• using assessment strategies to promote learning.
• responding to challenging behaviour
• managing risks to health, safety and security in a work setting and off- site visits.
• an ideal CPD recognition.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

Course units

The Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools consists of 11 units::

• Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
• Schools as Organisations
• Promote Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour
• Support Assessment for Learning
• Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
• Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
• Support Learning Activities
• Develop Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
• Understand Child and Young Person Development
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People
• Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

Whilst on the course learners will receive the following all-inclusive features:

• Unlimited tutor support – You will receive live personal tutor support throughout the duration of your course. Your highly-qualified tutor will be available from Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm via email and telephone.
• Rapid marking response – Submissions of work are marked within 3 working days to ensure that you progress through your course as efficiently as possible.
• No deadlines – We do not impose any deadlines on our courses; you can complete the qualification entirely at your own pace throughout the duration of the course.
• Accredited certification – You will receive your accredited certificate and unit transcript free of charge from our approved awarding body at no extra cost!
• Observations – You will also have access to one of our observers who can come out to your location at no extra cost. This means that the practical aspects of your course can be completed, and you don’t have to worry about additional payments!

Assessment

This programme is assessed through a series of Tutor Marked assignments alongside practical work which is assessed in the workplace.

A written assignment is required for each unit, this is assessed by your tutor. Completed assignments provide evidence towards the required learning outcome for each unit and contributes to your course portfolio.

You will also be required to complete practical activities for some units. This is assessed in the workplace and is evidenced through witness testimonies, signed by your supervisor at your placement. A minimum of 50 hours is required to complete the practical tasks, this can be split over the duration of the course.

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent. Learners should be keen to work in the sector to support teaching and learning in schools. They should also have attention to detail and be willing to work in a team environment, whilst also being willing to work using their own initiative when required.

You need to be in placement in a school where you can obtain your 50 hours practical evidence to complete your course.

This course is suitable for learners working in senior roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools.

There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent. Learners should be keen to work in the sector to support teaching and learning in schools. They should also have attention to detail and be willing to work in a team environment, whilst also being willing to work using their own initiative when required.

You need to be in placement in a school where you can obtain your 50 hours practical evidence to complete your course.

Learners can work in a variety of unsupervised job roles that support children and young people’s learning in schools, such as:

• teaching assistant
• learning support assistant
• special needs assistant