Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools

Introduction

Provides knowledge and understanding described in the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning at Level 3. Provides a qualification that allows progression to higher level. Encourages lifelong learning for a vital target group influential in improving standards in teaching and learning.

What Will I Learn

Provides knowledge and understanding described in the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning at Level 3. Provides a qualification that allows progression to higher level. Encourages lifelong learning for a vital target group influential in improving standards in teaching and learning.

Example Modules

• Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour
• Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• Support children and young people’s health and safety
• Understand child and young person development

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is continuous, based on assignments, practical work and workplace performance.

Entry Requirements

Learners should be at least 17 years old. It is strongly recommended that you are working in a school at Foundation Stage or Key Stages 1-4 for at least 60 hours per unit as an employee.

Additional Information

This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting those with disabilities or s

Progression

You may want to progress on to higher level qualifications such as Level 4 qualifications, subject to individual university or higher education college requirements, or achieve higher level teaching assistants (HLTA) status. Foundation Degree in Teaching

Qualification type: Level 3 Mode of study: Part-Time Courses Start date: TBC Duration (weeks): 24 Hours per week: 3 Days of the week: TBC Course code: CDPEDSTL3