Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - Level 3 Diploma

This course has been specifically designed to teach the skills needed to begin working in schools and develop your understanding of the legislation, relationships and developmental techniques that are required. You will learn about children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare and communication.

An assessor will visit you at work and observe your interactions with children and staff. You will be asked about the way you approach your job and why. This will allow you to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding you have gained in class. You will also collect a portfolio of your activities in your workplace.

Topics covered can include:

• Safeguarding the Wellbeing of Children and Young People
• Communication and Professional Relationships with Children and Young People
• Schools as Organisations
• Supporting Learning Activities
• Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People
• Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

You will need:

• To be volunteering, or working in a school environment, for at least 16 hours per week
• An Enhanced DBS check

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment is by in-class work, your portfolio, and the results of your observation by the assessor.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Successful completion of this course can act as a bridge to further study, such as a Foundation Degree, or full-time employment in teaching, youth work, childcare or education welfare.