Course description
Introduction
Build on your skills learnt at Level 2 and develop your capacity to deal with a variety of familiar and unfamiliar situations in the classroom, using a range of professional skills.
You'll be able to show that you can carry out self-directed activities under guidance and may have limited responsibility for directing the work of others. You'll be able to apply knowledge and skills in a range of complex areas. The course is based on the national occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools.
Assessment
The course is assessed by a portfolio of evidence. You'll also be visited by an assessor to observe you supporting learning in the workplace.
Materials
You'll need to pay for the DBS check to do your placement.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
Qualification awarded by the course provider
Expenses
You need a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or another closely related Level 2 qualification. Before you enrol you need to arrange to do at least ten hours a week of paid/voluntary teaching support for the duration of your course. Your placement can be in a primary, secondary, or special care school of your choice. Nursery schools are not suitable. You'll need a DBS check to start your placement. You should arrange this with your placement school.You can apply and be interviewed before your placement is arranged but you must bring proof of your placement confirmation to enrolment.