Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and Colleges - Level 3 Certificate

This qualification will provide you with the understanding, knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment.

You will be expected to complete a practical assessment in a school or college environment and be required to source this placement yourself.

Whilst studying this course you will study various units, these include:

• Schools as organisations
• Health and safety practices in education
• Safeguarding children and young people
• Professional practice
• How to communicate with children and young people to form professional relationships

You will need:

• Successful enhanced DBS certificate (we apply for this for you)
• GCSE in Maths and English (or the equivalent)
• Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Regular attendance in all timetabled lessons is essential for this course. You will also need to be available to complete your work placement each week.

All assessment is through practical observation (in placement) and coursework/assignments.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

All learners are fee-assessed during enrolment.

By successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply for roles in either schools or the further education sector or progress onto further study.