Useful information
Ages
19 or over
Sector
Education and Childcare
Level
Level 3
Delivery Method
Online Course
Course Length
10-12 months
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Course Overview
Want to sharpen your abilities in providing support and assistance within schools?
The Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools is just the course for you! It is designed for learning support staff with a working role which requires competence in a specialist area and/or across a varied range of responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to work under the direction of a teacher who has overall responsibility for teaching and learning in the classroom. It does not stop there you will also play a key role in crafting, executing, and assessing engaging learning activities, collaborating closely with the teacher to energize whole-class sessions. Plus, you’ll have the exciting chance to work independently with individual students or small groups, making a direct impact on their educational journey!
The following topics that will be covered in this course are:
- Safeguarding
- Behaviour management
- Child development
- Schools as Organisations
- Supporting learning
- Assessment for Learning
There are 15 units & a mandatory work placement (6-8 hours per week) in a suitable classroom setting where a minimum of two observations will be carried out as part of the assessment process.
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Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to work as a classroom assistant in primary, secondary or special needs schools. Learning designed to provide a thorough understanding of the curriculum requirements of the sector.
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Course Benefits
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Improve your skills to help create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
Personal tutors are assigned to ensure learners have the support needed to succeed.
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Entry Requirements
You will be expected to have, or be working towards, a Level 2 qualification in English and maths.
eligible to work in England
Aged 19+
Have a clean Disclosure Barring Check
have secured a placement in an appropriate educational establishment (minimum 6hrs per week) before the course begins
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Assessment Methods
Class discussions/debates
Presentations
Practical tasks/projects
Written tasks
Placement observations.
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Qualifications
L3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & learning in Schools
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Career Opportunities and Further Study
Career Progression
- Teaching Assistant roles in school settings
- Higher Level teaching Assistant Roles in School Settings
- Further Study
- Level 4 Autism Course
- Level 5 Foundation Degree
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
- BEd PGCE (depending on current qualifications)
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Location
Remote
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Price and Funding
Price £2225.00
This course is funded through the Advanced Learning Loan, subject to eligibility criteria. Visit the Government Website for more information: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Alternatively, you can self-fund. Payments in instalments are available.
You will be advised regarding your eligibility by an LLC Recruitment Advisor.
Your loan will be written off by the Student Loans Company when you achieve your degree.
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Age Requirements
19+
