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.

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 for at least 12 months 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.

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.