Teaching Assistant - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Diploma (Edexcel)

Part Time

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Course Code

QHS3ZE17/BCP0

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

Certificate level will show competence in both knowledge and skills and is suitable for learners to achieve qualification in working as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant or those in a similar role in schools at level 3.

What will I study?

Mandatory Units: Certificate

Understand child and young person development
Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people
Communication and professional relationships with children and young people
Schools as organisations
Support children and young people's health and safety
Support learning activities
Promote children and young people's positive behaviour
Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
Support assessment for learning
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children and young people's settings

In addition to the Certificate units students doing the Diploma will need to do at least 4 Optional units which will be selected in consultation with your assessors.

Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and may work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.

How will this course be delivered?

This course is college and work experience based. You will be in college for 1 session of 3 hrs per week and in work practice a minimum 2 days per week.

What qualifications will I get?

Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is via written assignments, course work and work based assessments.

How do I get a place on the course?

Places are offered by interview depending on your current experience working in schools and/or if you have a relevant level 2 Child Care qualification. You may also be tested for your English and Maths skills.

What are the entry requirements?

At least 2 years previous relevant experience working directly with children in a schools setting.
Level 2 in English and Level 2 in Maths (equivalent to C or above in GCSE)

If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

To enrol on the course you will need to arrange a placement for two days a week working directly in the classroom with a teacher supervising you. The placement and course requires you to have an enhanced disclosure CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check which you will need to arrange with the school before you start. This certificate should be brought to college on the first session of your course with a letter confirming your participation at a school written on headed note paper and signed by the teacher you will work with.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

Additional units are available for professional development, if you wish to expand your portfolio of specialism. You may progress to Higher Education, including our HND in Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families, or to degree programmes such as Foundation Degree in Classroom Support, Foundation Degree in Early Years Bachelor of Education Degree (teaching Qualified Teacher Status) You will need to meet all the requirements for these options, please check the individual course leaflets

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

You will be need to provide all basic stationery including pens, pencils, paper, plastic wallets, folders plus any additional stationery which is required for your course.
You will also need to provide costs for text books, and trips (optional) during the course. You should allow approximately £30 to cover these costs and £60 for your Criminal Records Bureau check.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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