Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
You must have a Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Certificate, or 4 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics grade C/4 and above.
Details
During the course you will be taught about how to support children’s development within a school environment and how a school provides curriculum support to children. The course consists of units that will each be assessed with a written task and a practical assessment.
You will study subjects including:
- Schools and Organisations
- Safeguarding
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Children and Young People’s Development
- Teamwork
- Prompting an Effective Environment
- Presenting Displays
- Maintaining Relationships
- Health and Safety
- Managing Behaviour
- Supporting English and Maths
- Supporting Bilingual learners
- Support the use of ICT
- Engage in Professional Development
- Supporting Children and Young People Through Transitions
Work Experience
As part of your work placement, the College will support you in completing a DBS application if you are a volunteer.
To complete a level 3 part time course, you will be required to find a voluntary placement or paid employment. You will be expected to find your own placement. Within your placement you will be required to support the staff in their daily role. You will support children on an individual or group basis, supporting their holistic development. Your role will be to follow policies and procedures set by the school.
As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the duration of the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). At Diploma level, CACHE recommends that the learner undertakes 200 hours of placement in a real work environment.
Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
Employment :
- Assistant teacher
- Classroom assistant
- Learning support assistant
- Learning support worker
- Specialist curriculum support
- Support assistant
- Teaching assistant
Further Education:
- Special Educational Needs
- Early Years Education
- Teaching and Learning
Higher Education
This qualification aims to provide learners with a number of progression options, including higher level studies at university or FE colleges.
