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

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.

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.