Course Code: SC1FE311 Teaching Assistant - Level 3 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 12 Sep 2023 Bispham Campus 28 Weeks Apply now 09 Jan 2024 Bispham Campus 28 Weeks / £2,225 Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary This qualification will provide you with an in-depth understanding of both the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning; delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice. Entry Requirements You must be over 19 years of age on the 31st August before the course start date You should be volunteering or employed in a school or college before you begin the course. It is recommended that you complete 200 hours in the school/college before the end of the course. Ideally, you will have completed the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges before enrolling on to this course; however this is not mandatory if you meet the minimum hours of experience in school. Qualification Obtained Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification ObtainedDiploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning Entry Requirements You must be over 19 years of age on the 31st August before the course start date You should be volunteering or employed in a school or college before you begin the course. It is recommended that you complete 200 hours in the school/college before the end of the course. Ideally, you will have completed the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges before enrolling on to this course; however this is not mandatory if you meet the minimum hours of experience in school. Qualification Obtained Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning Learning and Teaching Methods As part of this course you will study a range of mandatory modules, essential to your daily practice as a teaching assistant. These will extend and assess your knowledge base and also your practical competence within your chosen placement. These are: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults (TDA 3.1) Schools as organisations (TDA 3.2) Understand child and young person development (CYP Core 3.1) Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people (CYP Core 3.3) Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour (TDA 3.4) Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults (TDA 3.5) Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people (TDA 3.6) Support assessment for learning (TDA 3.7) Industry Placement and Field Trips Placement required in a school or college environment and attendance must have started prior to the start date of the course. We recommend a minimum of 6 hours a week and can be with any age group above the Reception stage. You must be able to commit to the role on a weekly basis for the full duration of the course. You must also have agreement from the setting that an assessor can attend on site to observe you. Your course will begin with you attending college for an induction session to meet the curriculum team. The course will then be delivered remotely with live lectures and support sessions schedule for a total of 4.5 hours a week for 24 weeks (term time only). Within these sessions there will be tutor delivery, question and answer, discussion, group work tasks and individual tasks. Approximately every 5 weeks you will attend College for a small group seminar within your scheduled delivery time. All dates for college attendance will be provided at the start of your course. You will also have regular contact with your assessor throughout your course who will also attend your placement to observe the development of your skills in practice. It is expected that you will complete a minimum of 3 hours independent study, each week, outside of the class to complete the assessment tasks which take the form of electronic workbooks. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. As part of this course you will study a range of mandatory modules, essential to your daily practice as a teaching assistant. These will extend and assess your knowledge base and also your practical competence within your chosen placement. These are: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults (TDA 3.1) Schools as organisations (TDA 3.2) Understand child and young person development (CYP Core 3.1) Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people (CYP Core 3.3) Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour (TDA 3.4) Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults (TDA 3.5) Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people (TDA 3.6) Support assessment for learning (TDA 3.7) Industry Placement and Field Trips Placement required in a school or college environment and attendance must have started prior to the start date of the course. We recommend a minimum of 6 hours a week and can be with any age group above the Reception stage. You must be able to commit to the role on a weekly basis for the full duration of the course. You must also have agreement from the setting that an assessor can attend on site to observe you. Learning and Teaching Methods Your course will begin with you attending college for an induction session to meet the curriculum team. The course will then be delivered remotely with live lectures and support sessions schedule for a total of 4.5 hours a week for 24 weeks (term time only). Within these sessions there will be tutor delivery, question and answer, discussion, group work tasks and individual tasks. Approximately every 5 weeks you will attend College for a small group seminar within your scheduled delivery time. All dates for college attendance will be provided at the start of your course. You will also have regular contact with your assessor throughout your course who will also attend your placement to observe the development of your skills in practice. It is expected that you will complete a minimum of 3 hours independent study, each week, outside of the class to complete the assessment tasks which take the form of electronic workbooks. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment Methods In order to gain your qualification you will be required to build a Portfolio of evidence. This may include completion of written tasks, posters, leaflets and training materials. You will be required to prepare tasks and activities to use within your placement that will then be observed by your assessor. As you need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, an assessor will complete observations of your practice, as well as professional discussions to ensure your skills and application of knowledge within the school or college environment. Tuition Fees Read our tuition fees guide. Other Costs and Equipment Needed There is no specific equipment required to complete this qualification although there is a requirement to have a weekly placement for the full duration of the course. The recommended text for the course is Level 3 Diploma Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools by L. Burnham and B. Baker (2010) There are no other costs associated with this course. You may need to consider any costs that you would incur to attend placement. Some support with travel and childcare costs may be available. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: NCFE Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions. Career Options and Progression This qualification can apply to the many varied roles that full and part-time support staff may fulfil, including roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment such as planning; delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; as well as personal development and reflective practice. The specialist knowledge it provides will enhance employment opportunities as well as support progression to related further study. There may be opportunities to progress on to the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support.