Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3

Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3 Diploma

This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support, including planning, delivery, and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher: bilingual support, special needs support, personal development, and reflective practice.

To achieve this qualification, learners must complete 16 mandatory units.

This is a nested qualification. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate and Diploma structure.

This means that additional applicants who have already successfully achieved an NCFE level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning can enrol onto this course and complete the additional 5 units to top up to the full Diploma.

Applicants who have not completed any part of this qualification will complete the entire course over the year.

Learners must be working in the sector of have a placement for two days per week.

Previous success with NCFE level 2, Supporting teaching and learning is required.

This qualification is assessed internally through a written assignment and a practical observation.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

All applicants will be assessed a fee at enrolment.

Progression into Level 5 Senior Practitioner qualification.