Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Gain an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in a school or college, with our part time course for Adults.

This course will give you the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people?s learning in a range of education settings.

Topics you will study include:

• Supporting children and young people during learning activities, play, leisure and extra-curricular activities
• Child development
• Special needs support
• Supporting children and young people?s speech, language and communication
• Promoting positive behaviour
• Supporting assessment for learning
• Safeguarding children and young people
• Developing professional relationships
• Health and Safety
• Personal development and reflective practice

Alongside classroom-based learning, you will complete a work placement in an early years setting to gain practical experience and demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Assessment is through a portfolio of work, written assignments and work-based assessments.

On successful completion of the course, you can progress onto further study in this area or into employment in a variety of roles that support children and young people, such as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and Special Needs Assistant.