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Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
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261 STUDENTS
- £729.00
- 1 year
- Level 3
- Awarded by 'FOCUS AWARDS'
- 235Guided Learning Hours
- Qualification Number: 601/7672/6
- 44 Credits
- 440 Hours Total Qualification Time
- Occupational Qualification
- Self-study Online
Course Overview
Become a Professional Teaching Assistant – Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in SchoolsÂ
Looking for a qualification which enables you to work successfully as a teaching assistant? This Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools course will help you develop as a professional teaching assistant and allow you to specialise in areas that you are interest in, for example helping support learners with special educational needs (SEN) or helping learners develop literacy skills. It is an in-depth course designed to give you a broad range of advanced competencies for working in primary, secondary, or special schools.
The Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools encompasses all areas of the role. You will learn about child development, safeguarding and promoting positive behaviour, communication skills, developing learning activities and learning professionally to work as a member of a school team.
As this is a practical qualification, you will develop your skills through comprehensive learning and hands-on experience in a school environment. You just need to be at least 16 years old to enrol.
Completing this specialist support for teaching and learning in schools diploma opens doors to senior teaching assistant and specialist support positions. It provides a direct pathway to the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants and also gives you UCAS points, which can support an application for a university degree.
Our highly qualified tutors will help guide and support you throughout the entire process, ensuring you have the assistance and expertise needed to successfully complete your qualification and begin your rewarding career as a professional teaching assistant.
Complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant with South London College
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Expertly Crafted E-Learning Content
Our e-learning materials are designed by qualified professionals.
Dedicated Personal Tutor
A personal tutor and key account manager are assigned to you.
Flexible Learning
We are flexible and can meet your study needs.
12 Months Access
You have 12 months of access to the learning platform.
Boost Your Skills and Employability
Become a qualified teaching assistant in the UK and beyond.
Friendly Customer Support
Our professional support team is available to answer your questions.
Instructor-led Virtual Discussions
Enjoy a blended learning experience with instructor-led virtual group discussions.
Interest-free instalment plan
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What Will I Learn?
Learn to effectively communicate with children, young people, and adults.
Promote and encourage positive behaviour with children and young people.
Understand the development of children and young people.
Support the health and safety of children and young people.
Flexible Study Options to Suit Your Schedule
Choose from our Standard or Fast-Track pathways, both designed to deliver the same high-quality education and nationally recognised qualifications. Our experienced tutors provide comprehensive support throughout your studies.
Features
Flexible payment plan available at checkout
Programme Schedule
Course Access & Support
1:1 Live Virtual Tutor Support With Q&A
Resubmission Fee
Course Extenstion
Final Results and Feedback
Turnitin & AI Software
Bonus CPD (Short) Courses
Standard Plan
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Fast-track Plan
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1 Year
2 Sessions per Month
FREE Resubmission
FREE 6-Month Extension
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Key Features
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Excellent customer service and administrative support.
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Support
Once you enrol with us, we offer you full learner support. We want to see you succeed in your professional goals. We provide complete access to a personal tutor who is an expert in their field.
Your tutor will assess your work, give you the required feedback, and help you improve throughout your time at SLC.
Our professional support team is available to answer any of your questions. You can contact us at any time; we are only a click away.
| Course Highlights |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Who is this Course For? | The Level 3 specialist teaching assistant course is suitable for those looking to develop their skills and knowledge in this field. Â
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| Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
| Career Path | Step into a Career as a Teaching Assistant
The Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools will open the door for you to take on a supporting role within the classroom. This qualification will prepare you to work under the direction of a class teacher. You can play a significant role supporting children and young people in a school setting. Given below are some career opportunities you qualify for with the annual salary range (Source: Glassdoor)
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| Entry Requirements |
Entry requirements help us ensure you’re set up for success from day one. Don’t see your qualification listed or unsure if your background qualifies? We also welcome applicants without formal qualifications, as relevant work experience and different educational backgrounds are always considered. Get in touch and we will be happy to help you get started with confidence. Not sure if this course is for you? Speak to an advisor today! |
| Average Completion Timeframe |
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| Method of Assessment | To earn the level 3 diploma, you must submit written assignments and undergo direct observation. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. Here’s a breakdown of how you will be assessed.Â
Not sure how the assessment process works? Contact us. |
| Academic Progression | Upon completing this supporting teaching and learning qualification, you can progress to the following.
A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:
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| Regulated by | OFQUAL
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.    RQF The RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF features entry-level to level 8 qualifications. It is jointly regulated by Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. RQF qualifications make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each level signifies.   |
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South London College is a leading online provider, dedicated to the success of all students. We are a well-established platform in the UK, ensuring our learners achieve their full potential. We believe education is transformative and can meet your professional development goals. We are here every step of the way to help you be successful. You can take the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools with us today.
Awarding Organisation
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is based in the United Kingdom and regulated by Ofqual, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. It specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications across multiple sectors. It was established in 2011 and specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications across multiple sectors. Focus Awards works with approved training centres to offer learners relevant industry-standard training and assessment.
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Unit 01
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
- Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults
- Understand legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection
Unit 02Â
Schools as organisations
- Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
- Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles andresponsibilities
- Understand school ethos, mission, aims and values
- Know about the legislation affective schools
- Understand the purpose of school policies and procedures
- Understand the wider context in which schools operate
Unit 03
Support learning activitiesÂ
- Be able to contribute to planning learning activities
- Be able to prepare for learning activities
- Be able to support learning activitiesÂ
- Be able to observe and report on learner participation and progress
- Be able to contribute to the evaluation of learning activities
- Be able to evaluate own practice in relation to supporting literacy,numeracy and ICT
Unit 04Â
Promote children and young people’s positive behaviourÂ
- Understand policies and procedures for promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour
- Be able to promote positive behaviour
- Be able to manage inappropriate behaviour
- Be able to respond to challenging behaviour
- Be able to contribute to reviews of behaviour and behaviour policies
Unit 05Â
Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Be able to develop professional relationships with children and young people
- Be able to communicate with children and young people
- Be able to develop professional relationships with adults
- Be able to support children and young people in developing relationships
- Be able to comply with policies and procedures for confidentiality, sharing information and data protection
Unit 06Â
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
- Be able to promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people
- Understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people
- Be able to support inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people
Unit 07Â
Support assessment for learningÂ
- Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning
- Be able to use assessment strategies to promote learning
- Be able to support learners in reviewing their learning strategies and achievements
- Be able to contribute to reviewing assessment for learning
Unit 08Â
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
- Understand what is required for competence in own work role
- Be able to reflect on practiceÂ
- Be able to evaluate own performance
- Be able to agree a personal development plan
- Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development
Unit 09Â
Support children and young people’s health and safetyÂ
- Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety
- Be able to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a work setting or off site visits
- Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
- Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents emergencies and illness in work settings and off site visits
Unit 10Â
Understand child and young person developmentÂ
- Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth – 19 years
- Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
- Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern
- Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people
- Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development
Unit 11 Â
Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people
- Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
- Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied
- Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing
- Understand the importance of e- safety for children and young people
Unit 12Â
Support bilingual learnersÂ
- Be able to interact with bilingual learners
- Be able to support bilingual learners to develop skills in the target language
- Be able to support bilingual learners to access the curriculum
Unit 13Â
Support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs
- Understand the rights of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs
- Understand the disabilities and/or special educational needs of children and young people in own care
- Be able to support the inclusion of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs
- Be able to support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to participate in the full range of activities and experiences
- Be able to support others to respond to the needs of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs
Unit 14Â
Team working
- Be able to plan collaborative work with others
- Be able to develop and maintain co-operative ways of working to achieve agreed objectives
- Be able to review work with others and agree ways of improving collaborative work in the future
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FAQ's
This qualification is for school members who directly support the teaching and learning of students.
You will develop the skills to work in a supporting role such as teaching assistant, learning assistant, classroom assistant, and so on.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, and industry-recognised qualifications. Additionally, you will be provided with flexible learning options to suit your requirements.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
 Yes, you can pursue a level 4 and 5 diploma related to this field as stated in academic progression.
No, this is not a full teaching qualification. It qualifies you to work in a supporting role.
This qualification can lead to roles such as teaching assistant, learning support assistant, learning assistant, or classroom assistant, to list a few.
Yes, this course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on written assignments and direct observation. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Yes, the Level 3 teaching assistant course is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies alike.
This is a written statement from a colleague or professional who has witnessed your skills and competence in the workplace.
Level 3 offers more depth and is suitable for those who have some experience or want to take on more responsibility in the classroom. It may also lead to higher-level roles or progression to HLTA status.
Yes, this specialist teaching assistant certificate is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
Yes. It’s ideal for those looking to move into the education sector and qualify as a teaching assistant.
Yes, you need to be volunteering or working in a school setting.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
The observation is carried out by a qualified individual or a suitable person within your school.
Visit the South London College official website and register for the Level 3 diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning in schools. You will receive your login details to access the learning platform.
The purpose of this qualification is for those who directly support the teaching and learning of students.
You can complete this course in 6 months.
Recommended
For anyone serious about working in education, this course is highly recommended.
Well-presented training
As a teaching assistant, I can vouch for this training and say it was presented well.
The tutor was good
I’m happy my tutor took interest in me and guided me along. I was able to submit my assessments on time.