Course Overview:
Unlock Your Potential with the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the next generation? Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in education with our Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
This comprehensive programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to support children and young people in primary, secondary, or special schools. Designed to align with industry standards, the course prepares you to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives while fostering their growth and development.
Why Choose This Course?
- Practical Skills for Impact: Learn how to effectively support teaching and promote a positive learning environment.
- Diverse Opportunities: Open pathways to work in a range of educational settings, including mainstream and special schools.
- Industry-Approved Curriculum: Gain qualifications recognised by the education sector, ensuring your skills meet professional standards.
By enrolling in this course, you are not just choosing a career—you are choosing to make a difference. Take the opportunity to become a trusted and invaluable member of the education community, contributing to the growth and success of future generations.
Join us today and begin your journey towards a rewarding role in education. Enrol now and transform your passion into a lifelong career!
Description:
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a knowledge-focused certification suitable for individuals in school support roles directly involved in enhancing students’ learning experiences. This 12-credit qualification aims to enhance the knowledge and comprehension of school personnel, encompassing topics like safeguarding, effective communication, child development, and school dynamics. Learners must achieve all 4 mandatory units to achieve a total credit of 12. Since its knowledge-oriented, it’s open to individuals not currently employed in a school setting, as well as those already working in schools who aspire to advance to higher-level positions.
By completing this course, learners will:
- Learn to support teaching and learning effectively in schools.
- Improve communication with kids and teens.
- Master professional relationship building with students and adults.
- Understand school operations intricacies.
- Explore child and adult development.
- Ensure safety and well-being in education.
Please Note: Thames College is the affiliate partner of Janets. Under the affiliate partnership/program, this Qualification will be delivered and assessed by Janets.
Why Choose Thames College?
Thames College offers you the benefit of —
- Learn with engaging voice-over and visual elements to facilitate your learning process.
- Opportunity to gain a Recognised Qualification
- Receive round-the-clock access to expert assistance.
- Participate in quick assessments and get instant feedback on your progress.
- Study at your own schedule from the convenience of your own home.
Qualification Purpose:
This extensive Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools program is carefully crafted to empower students with the necessary expertise and competencies required for successful engagement in supporting educational activities within school environments.
Who Is This Course For?
This Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a knowledge-based qualification suitable for support staff roles in schools that directly support the teaching and learning of pupils.
Entry Requirements:
You do not need any particular qualifications or prior experience to enrol in the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF) course. This course has no teaching placement requirement and is open to individuals aged 16 years and older.
Progression:
After the Level 3 Award, learners can choose from various education-focused pathways and courses to align with their career goals. Some of them are given below:
- Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
- Level 4 Teaching Assistant Qualifications.
- Teacher Training Programs (PGCE, SCITT, DET).
- Pursue Higher Education (e.g., bachelor’s degree).
- Specialised Courses (e.g., SEN support).
- Leadership and Management in Education.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Advanced Studies (e.g., master’s, doctoral degrees).
Total Qualification Time:
The Total Qualification Time (TQT) includes both guided learning hours (GLH) and an approximation of the hours a student is expected to dedicate to independent preparation, studying, or any other learning activities, including assessments, that are directed by educational staff but not directly supervised by them. The credit value of a qualification is determined by TQT, with one credit equivalent to 10 hours of learning. The Total Qualification Time for this specific qualification is 120 hours.
Guided Learning Hours:
The term “Guided Learning Hours” encompasses all instances of direct interaction, support, or oversight provided to a learner by an educator, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or a suitable education/training provider. The specific Guided Learning Hours for this qualification amount to 80 hours.
Method of Assessment:
- Each learner must create a portfolio containing evidence from appropriate assessment tasks. This portfolio should demonstrate the achievement of all learning outcomes associated with each unit.
- Upon completing each unit, learners must declare that the work in their portfolio is their own. This declaration will be verified by the assessor’s countersignature.
- Learners will complete internally assessed assignments as specified in the qualification requirements.
Career Path:
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning opens up various career pathways within the field of education and support. Here are some potential career paths for individuals who complete this qualification:
- Teaching Assistant
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Classroom Support Worker
- Cover Supervisor
- Nursery Assistant (Early Childhood Education)
- Progression to Higher Roles (Senior TA, Coordinator)
- Teacher Training (PGCE, SCITT)
- Education Administration or Consultancy
- Further Education and Higher Qualifications
- Education-related Degrees (e.g., Psychology)
- Specialised Roles (Language Support, Behaviour Management).
Course Curriculum
| Induction Form | |||
| Induction Form | 00:00:00 | ||
| Registration Entry Form | |||
| Registration Entry Form | 00:00:00 | ||
| Unit 1: Communication and Professional Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. The Principles of Developing Positive Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults | 02:30:00 | ||
| 2. Communication with Children, Young People and Adults | 02:30:00 | ||
| 3. Legislation, Policies and Procedures for Confidentiality and Sharing Information, Including Data Protection | 02:30:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 01 Assignment | 02:30:00 | ||
| Unit 2: Schools as Organisations | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. The Structure of Education from Early Years to Post-compulsory Education | 02:00:00 | ||
| 2. How Schools are Organised in Terms of Roles and Responsibilities | 02:20:00 | ||
| 3. Ethos, Mission, Aims and Values of a School | 02:10:00 | ||
| 4. Laws and Codes of Practice Affecting Work in Schools | 02:00:00 | ||
| 5. The Purpose of School Policies and Procedures | 02:20:00 | ||
| 6. The Wider Context in Which Schools Operate | 02:10:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 02 Assignment | 02:00:00 | ||
| Unit 3: Understand Child and Young Person Development | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. Different Aspects of Development From Birth to Adulthood | 03:40:00 | ||
| 2. Personal and External Factors That Affect Child Development | 03:50:00 | ||
| 3. Theories of Development and Frameworks to Support Development | 04:10:00 | ||
| 4. Monitoring and Assessing Children | 03:20:00 | ||
| 5. Barriers to the Development of Children and Young People | 04:00:00 | ||
| 6. Early Intervention | 03:30:00 | ||
| 7. Possible Effects of Different Transitions on Children and Young People’s Development | 03:45:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 03 Assignment | 03:45:00 | ||
| Unit 4: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. Current Legislation and National Guidelines for Safeguarding | 01:30:00 | ||
| 2. Safeguard Children and Young People | 01:30:00 | ||
| 3. Inquiries and Serious Case Reviews and Sharing the Findings to Inform Practice | 02:00:00 | ||
| 4. Data Protection, Information Handling and Sharing | 02:30:00 | ||
| 5. A Person-Centred Culture | 01:00:00 | ||
| 6. Partnership Working and Safeguarding | 01:30:00 | ||
| 7. Roles and Responsibilities of Different Organisations | 02:00:00 | ||
| 8. Policies and Procedures to Protect Children and Young People and Adults Who Work With Them | 01:00:00 | ||
| 9. How to Report Concerns about Practice in the Work Setting | 01:00:00 | ||
| 10. Child Abuse Indicators | 01:40:00 | ||
| 11. Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse | 01:00:00 | ||
| 12. Concept of bullying | 01:30:00 | ||
| 13. Develop Self-esteem and Self-confidence | 01:30:00 | ||
| 14. Resilience | 01:00:00 | ||
| 15. Strategies to Help Children Protect Themselves | 01:20:00 | ||
| 16. Empowerment | 01:00:00 | ||
| 17. Importance of E-safety | 01:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 04 Assignment | 01:00:00 | ||
| Submit Your Assignments - Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | |||
| Submit Your Assignments | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Accredited Certification
Certification is available –
- In PDF for £2.99
- Hard copy for £8.99
- £280.00
- 1 year
- Intermediate
- Number of Units40
- Number of Quizzes0
- 3 days, 8 hours
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