Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

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Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

West Nottinghamshire College
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This qualification is suitable for those who would like to develop a career in working with children and young people aged 6-16 years in an educational environment key stage one and above.
You must be very experienced and/or working in paid employment or are volunteering in a school setting with children/young people. You need to be supporting or be able to support the learning of children who are working to the national curriculum key stage 1 or above.

You must be working/ volunteering or be able to volunteer in the school for a minimum of 12 hours a week.

Description

This course will recognise and develop the skills of those who already work with children and young people within an education…

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This qualification is suitable for those who would like to develop a career in working with children and young people aged 6-16 years in an educational environment key stage one and above.
You must be very experienced and/or working in paid employment or are volunteering in a school setting with children/young people. You need to be supporting or be able to support the learning of children who are working to the national curriculum key stage 1 or above.

You must be working/ volunteering or be able to volunteer in the school for a minimum of 12 hours a week.

Description

This course will recognise and develop the skills of those who already work with children and young people within an educational setting.

You may be employed or volunteering as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor, bilingual support assistant, subject support assistant, special educational needs assistant, or an experienced volunteer within a school.

How long is the course?

This is a 12-month course. You will be required to attend college on a Wednesday evening at the Derby Road site between 6-9pm and be employed or volunteering in a school setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week for the duration of the course.

You may be required to complete a 12-week induction programme prior to attending the Level 3 programme of study to prepare you for study and to assess the most appropriate progression route. This induction course attendance is on a Wednesday evening 6-9pm. We will discuss this with you at interview.

Although this course can take up to one year to complete, many students complete their studies well within this timeframe.

How will I be assessed?

This programme consists of a variety of units which are assessed by being observed in practice in the school or are knowledge-based written assignments.

Evidence for each unit is gathered using a selection of different methods including being observed in practice by an allocated assessor, answering written questions and producing written evidence of practice and knowledge.

What will I study?

Best practice requirements around supporting children and young people learning in an educational establishment including subjects such as:

Curriculum
Health and safety
Individual children's needs
Teaching and learning strategies
Equality and diversity
The development of children and young people

What does the course lead to?

Fully-qualified teaching assistant status

What can I go on to study?

Foundation Degree in Children and Young People's Services - Teaching Assistant.

Entry requirements

You must be 19 years of age or over and be able to study at Level 3.

You must also be proficient in literacy and numeracy at a level 1 or higher.

You must undertake an interview, have two satisfactory references and complete a CRB check if you are not employed in the school.

How much does it cost?

The costs are shown below but please ask at enquiry or interview as these depend on your individual circumstances and previous qualifications according to specific criteria. The induction part of the course has a nominal fee.

Payments can be paid in four instalments for the main programme.

Please ask at your interview or contact the person whose details are shown below for an explanation of payment methods and information about individual costs.

When does it start?

Day Start End Start date Weeks Total fee Dis fee Wed 18:00 20:45 16/01/13 52 951 Wed 18:00 20:45 24/04/13 52 951

How do I apply?

Contact Davina Mouj on: 01623 627191 ext 8110 or email davina.mouj@wnc.ac.uk

What can I do next?

1 In Person. We're open Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm at our Derby Rd and Chesterfield Rd sites. Find Us. By Phone. To pay by credit/debit card or for information on reduced fees call our enquiries line FREE on 0808 100 3626.

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