Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma - Specialist Support with Children (RQF)

The Learning College Group

Unit Assessments

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Why Study with The Learning College:

Here are just some of the reasons why our students enrol on the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma course:

• A dedicated online learning platform
• 1-2-1 Tutor support throughout your study
• We are an accredited college by the UK’s top awarding bodies
• Complete your course in your own time at your own pace fitting studies around your current lifestyle
• Flexible course deadlines

Course Curriculum - What will I cover in this qualification?

Units Covered

Unit 1: Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour

Unit 2: Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety

Unit 3: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults

Unit 4: Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults

Unit 5: Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people

Unit 6: Understand How to Safeguard the Well being of Children and Young People

Unit 7: Support Learning Activities

Unit 8: Schools as organisations

Unit 9: Support assessment for learning

Unit 10: Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

Unit 11: Understand Child and Young Person Development

Unit 12: Support Children and young people to achieve their education potential

Unit 13: Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives

Unit 14: Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring

Qualification information:

Teaching Assistant Qualification reference number – 601/4423/3

UCAS Points – 24

Qualification Assessment

This Teaching Assistant Diploma is fully assessed via tutor marked assignments along with classroom observations. Upon completion of each module the learner will be required to complete a series of tasks, requiring essay style answers, which are sent to the tutor for marking. Observation of certain tasks by a competent person (Expert Witness) will also be required within the school setting. (Ask us for further information)

Upon completion of all the Teaching Assistant course assignments and observations, the work is then subject to internal and external moderation to ensure consistency, fairness and that all standards have been properly applied and met.

Please Note: a Teaching Assistant work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this option. This workplace MUST be in a school setting. This can either be a primary, secondary or special school, however you MUST also ensure that the pupils you work with are aged 5+ and are studying at Key Stage 1 or above.

What’s included:

You will have access to a Tutor, via email, phone and our learner platform, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you prepare for your assignments. You will be provided with all course materials to complete your qualification.

You will also have full support from your Tutoring team throughout your study to ensure you have the best learning experience.

Study Time

The guided study hours to complete your TQUK Level Teaching Assistant 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) Qualification are an approximate figure and are dependent upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. You should allow enough time to complete assignments/ question papers to ensure satisfactory outcomes are met.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the qualification is: 232 hours.

You will have an initial 12 months in to complete your studies however, you can finish it fast should you wish.

Qualification Requirements

• To achieve the observational units, the awarding body requires a relevant work placement of a minimum of 50 hours in a school. We recommend 2 days a week (16 hours) for good practice, however this is dependant on the schools availability. This can include voluntary or paid work.
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Learner Management System (LMS)
• Must be aged 16 and over

This Teaching Assistant Diploma will enable you to qualify and work towards becoming a HLTA. It is a fully regulated and regulated Teaching Assistant Diploma qualification.

What skills will I gain from studying the Teaching Assistant Diploma?

After completing the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma course, you will learn the following skills:

• Managing difficult behaviour in the classroom
• Expanded knowledge of teaching methodologies and models
• How to keep your pupils motivated at all times
• Presentation skills
• Effective communication skills
• SEN support skills
• How to effectively supervising classroom activities
• Getting pupils exciting about learning

Teaching Assistants and those looking to become Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Must be over the age of 16 years. You will need to have a placement within a school setting (Voluntary accepted).

Teaching Assistant Diploma leads to HLTA positions within all schools acorss the UK.

Fully qualified Teaching Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant. SEN Support specialist in a special needs school.

Teaching Assistant Diploma leads to HLTA