About the course
This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of elements including children and young people’s development and safeguarding their welfare.
This qualification is ideal for those who are interested in working as a teaching assistant or a learning support assistant.
This course provides learners with the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals from a variety of early years settings, exchange experiences, and share best practices.
To successfully complete this qualification, you must be employed, volunteering, or undertaking a practical placement in a real work environment (RWE) for a minimum of 16 hours per week, allowing you to demonstrate both knowledge and skill competency.
Duration
1 day per week for 18 months.
Studying at Harlow College plus work experience or volunteering in a school at least two days per week.
*The department recognises that a large number of students have care or parental responsibilities and makes allowances to ensure these demands can continue to be met by learners.
Entry requirements
English and Maths grade A-C / grade 4 and above or Level 2 Functional Skills.
You must undertake and receive clearance for a compulsory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check for suitability for working with children and young people.
You must be employed, volunteering, or undertaking a practical placement in a real work environment (RWE) for a minimum of 16 hours per week, allowing you to demonstrate both knowledge and skill competency.
Who is it suitable for?
This course is suitable for those who are currently working in a teaching support role and would like to gain a qualification and move to the next level.
How much does it cost?
Free limited spaces available on this course as part of the Government's Levelling Up initiative. Click here to check if you’re eligible.
The fee for this course is: £2,225
You may be entitled to an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of this course.
Contact Us or call 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available.
Awarding body
NCFE
Where will this course take me?
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Study further Higher Education courses
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Study a Teaching Qualification
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Or work in a school as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Core modules
- STL3C1: Schools and colleges as organisations
- STL3C2: Support health and safety in a learning environment
- STL3C3: Understand how to safeguard children and young people
- STL3C4: Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- STL3C5: Understand how children and young people develop
- STL3C6: Support positive behaviour in children and young people
- STL3C7: Support children and young people during learning activities
- STL3C8: Support English and maths skills
- STL3C9: Support the use of ICT in the learning environment
- STL3C10: Support assessment for learning
- STL3C11: Engage in personal and professional development
- STL3D12: Support children and young people’s speech, language and communication
- STL3D13: Understand how to support bilingual learners
- STL3D14: Understand how to support learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- STL3D15: Support children and young people during transitions
- STL3D16: Support the role of play, leisure and extra-curricular activities for children and young people
Will I have to provide anything?
General stationery (lever arch folders, dividers etc).
Access to the internet at home would be beneficial
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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