Education and Training
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- Duration
- 1 year
- Cost
- Depending on eligibility criteria, learners may be able to access funding for this course.
What does the course include?
This course will enable employed teaching assistants to develop in depth knowledge and skills needed to support teaching and learning in schools. Teaching assistants working voluntary in schools will also be considered.
The Level 3 qualification is suitable for learners in more senior roles that support children in either primary or secondary schools. The course will cover 11 mandatory units leading to a total of 32 credits.
Units covered will include safeguarding, health and safety, child and young person’s development, communication, supporting learning activities, equality, diversity & inclusion as well as promoting positive behaviour.
What are the benefits for employers?
This City and Guild’s QCF qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards, which sets out best practice for the role of teaching assistants.
*Our students have said:”
“This course has given me the confidence to stride ahead with my role in school.”
“I am really enjoying the course, and find the knowledge based assignments add depth to my work in schools.”
What do I need to get onto this course?
All learners will need to be working or volunteering in the classroom. If volunteering, a minimum of 12 hours per week is necessary. Good levels of literacy are required. This will be assessed by an initial assessment before starting the course.
How will I be assessed?
The course is work based. After the initial course induction, all further underpinning knowledge and tutor meetings will take place weekly in the workplace on a one-to-one basis flexible to the learners needs.
Experienced assessors will judge the learner’s competency within the school environment through observation and work products.
Where does it lead?
On completion of this qualification, you may decide to continue studying with Greenwich Community College. For more details on related courses, please go to the Greenwich Community College website.
For further information, please email Jackie Fotheringham email or call 020 8853 7034.