Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

You should be volunteering or working in a school (Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1-4) for a minimum of 12 hours per week. No specific qualifications are required, but your literacy and understanding of childcare will be assessed. You should have good IT skills – you will be able to access the College website and submit your assignments online. Normally, you will have completed a Level 2 qualification or have considerable experience of work within a school setting. DBS checks are required.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

The Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning is aimed at support workers and teaching assistants in schools who directly support teachers in the teaching and learning of pupils. This qualification provides the knowledge and understanding needed to work directly with children or young people in schools. Learners will support the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity and understanding how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people.

The qualification will be assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence and written assignments.

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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On achievement of this qualification, learners will gain experience and knowledge of the education system and support provided in schools in order to train further as a SENCO, specialist support worker or go on to a teaching role.