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Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (Adult)

Adult

Start Date:	Duration:	Level:	Study mode:	Course Location:	Course Type:
September	1 Year	3	Part-Time Evening	Bede Campus	Skills & Qualifications	Apply	Enquire
September	1 Year	3	Part-Time - Day	Bede Campus	Skills & Qualifications	Apply	Enquire

What’s it all about?

Prepare to take an active role in shaping the learning experience for children and young people in schools. This qualification equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to support educators in a variety of settings, from classrooms to extracurricular activities. You’ll gain practical insights into safeguarding, child development, behaviour management, and how to assist learners with diverse needs.
As you progress, you'll develop the confidence to work unsupervised, ensuring that you're fully prepared to make a meaningful impact in the educational sector. Whether you’re assisting with lesson planning or providing one-to-one support, this qualification ensures you're ready to contribute to the success and well-being of students, while opening doors to a rewarding career in education. Ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference, this path offers the expertise required to thrive in a professional school environment.

What do you need to apply for the course?

You will hold a relevant Level 2 qualification such as Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or have experience of working with children and young people.

You are also required to have achieved or be working towards a grade A-C or equivalent qualification in English and Maths to enrol onto this course.

*Course costs

Study level	Cost	Additional fees
19+	Please enquire	An additional fee of £40 will be required for your DBS (police check). This may be wavered under specific circumstances. Personal expenditure is minimal but you will be required to provide items of stationary such as pens and papers as well as purchasin

How will you be assessed?

You will be taught using a range of teaching techniques including classroom delivered sessions, interactive workshops and self-study. Most teaching will take place in the classroom, with some opportunities for you to access online learning. You will also undertake a placement (voluntary or paid) to gain vital experience and to inform your learning.

Maths & English

You are required to have achieved or be working towards a grade A-C or equivalent qualification in English and Maths to enrol onto this course.

Placement

As you need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, you will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the duration of the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). You will be responsible for arranging and securing your placement. You are required to achieve a minimum of 150 placement hours over the academic year (1 day per week).

Times for delivery

This is a part-time course offered during the day between 9.30-2.30 or an evening between 6-9pm

Modules

You will study several modules when studying this course including:

- Understand how children and young people develop
- Understand how to safeguard children and young people
- Support Health and Safety in a learning environment
- Support children and young people during learning activities
- Support positive behaviour in children and young people
- Support Assessment for learning
- Support English and maths skills
- Support the use of ICT in the learning environment
- Support children and young people’s speech, language and communication
- Understand how to support Bilingual learners
- Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Understand how to support learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- Support children and young people during transitions
- Engage in personal and professional development
- Support the role of play, leisure and extra-curricular activities for children and young people
- Schools and colleges as organisations

What’s next?

Upon completing this qualification, students are well-prepared to pursue roles such as Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants in schools and colleges. For those looking to further their studies, options include progressing onto a Foundation Degree in Education and Care or Working with Children and Families. Additionally, students may aim to achieve HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) status, enhancing their career prospects. University-level education is also an option, allowing for continued development and specialisation in the education sector. Whether in employment or further study, this qualification opens doors to fulfilling opportunities.