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Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 Cert (RQF)

£499.00

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    Description

    This Teaching Assistant Level 3 NVQ course is available to learners aged 16+ who are interested in working within a school as a teaching assistant, classroom assistant or learning support assistant in reception or above. The aims of the teaching assistant level 3 certificate are to enable students to understand the roles and responsibilities, to those involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to do this effectively in a self-directed way.

    To complete this work based qualification, learners are required to be placed in a classroom setting for a minimum of 1 day per week with children aged 5 and above. We recommend 6/7 hours but this can be spread over two mornings or afternoons to suit personal circumstances. The more you can access the classroom setting the better!

    Alongside placement, learners will access their course lessons, resources and tutor support via our online learning platform The Laser. Everything you need is located here in once convenient place. Log in and out to suit, adapt your studies around family and other commitments. Access is provided for 12 months, however you are able to complete quicker than this with the right commitment and attitude, You have complete flexibility within this period to study how you wish. The more you log in, the quicker you complete!

    Still confused? Read our guide on how to become a teaching assistant.

    Upon completion, this course will fully qualify you as a Teaching Assistant. We also offer a Fast Track version that may be of interest.

    Qualification: Focus Awards – Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools RQF 
    Support: 1-year support included 
    Start Date: Anytime – We enrol 365 days a year
    Ofsted Accepted
    Recognised: By UK Schools and Ofsted
    UCAS Points: 16

    If you wish to work 1-1 with SEN then please consider our Focus Awards L3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning.

    Course Syllabus

    Learners will complete 11 units of study in total as listed below.
    11 tutor marked assignments to complete

    Understand children and young person development

    Understand the expected pattern of development for children & young people from birth – 19 years
    Understand the factors that influence children & young peoples development and how these affect practice
    Understand how to monitor children & young peoples development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern
    Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children & young people

    Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people

    Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies & procedures for safeguarding children & young people
    Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children & young people
    Understand the importance of ensuring children & young people’s safety and protection in the work setting
    Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
    Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied
    Understand how to work with children & young people to support their safety and wellbeing
    Understand the importance of e-safety for children & young people

    Support children and young peoples safety

    Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children & young people’s safety
    Be able to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a work setting or off site visits
    Understand how to support children & young people to assess and manage risks for themselves
    Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in work settings and off site visits

    Engage in personal development in children & young peoples settings

    Understand what is required for competence in own work role
    Be able to reflect on practice
    Be able to evaluate own performance
    Be able to agree a personal development plan
    Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development

    Support learning activities

    Be able to contribute to planning learning activities
    Be able to prepare for learning activities
    Be able to support learning activities
    Be able to report and observe on learner participation and progress
    Be able to contribute to the evaluation of learning activities
    Be able to evaluate own practice in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy and IT

    Promote children and young peoples positive behaviour

    Understand policies and procedures for promoting children & young people’s positive behaviour
    Be able to promote positive behaviour
    Be able to manage inappropriate behaviour
    Be able to respond to challenging behaviour
    Be able to contribute to reviews of behaviour & behaviour policies

    Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults

    Be able to develop professional relationships with children & young people
    Be able to communicate with children & young people
    Be able to develop professional relationships with adults
    Be able to support children & young people in developing relationships
    Be able to comply with policies and procedures for confidentiality, sharing information and data protection

    Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people

    Be able to promote equality and diversity in work with children & young people
    Understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination into children & young people
    Be able to support inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children & young people

    Support assessment for learning

    Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning
    Be able to use assessment strategies to promote learning
    Be able to support learners in reviewing their learning strategies and achievements
    Be able to contribute to reviewing assessment for learning

    Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults

    Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
    Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults
    Understand legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including date protection

    Schools as organisations

    Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
    Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
    Understand school ethos, mission, aims and values
    Know about the legislation affecting schools

     

    Entry Requirements

    No previous qualifications are required.

    A placement either employed or voluntary is required for a minimum of 1 day per week for the duration of the whole Course. The placement must be in a classroom setting (Reception or above). International Students must be based in a school that follows the UK Curriculum

    Be aged 16 Years or above
    Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
    Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
    Basic computer skills: e.g. Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
    Microsoft Word Installed on your device
    Have a genuine desire to succeed

    Qualification Awarded

    Focus Awards – Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF)

    Qualification ref:  601/6105/X
    Credit value: 32
    UCAS Points: 16
    Awarding body: Focus Awards

    Focus Awards

    This course provides successful students with a fully recognised qualification from Focus Awards, listed on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework). Focus Awards is recognised as an awarding organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are: the office of the qualifications and examinations regulator (OFQUAL) in England and the examinations and assessment (CCA) in Northern Ireland.

    Please note: This qualification is not recognised in Scotland or Wales.

    Study Method - The Laser

    Learners are able to access their course lessons via our LASER online learning platform.  Access your lessons, complete your assignments and contact your tutor all in one convenient place.

    As long as you have an internet connection you can access your course 24/7. You are able to access our online platform on the following link Laser Online Learning Platform

     

    Each course on the laser follows our unique Laser Lessons formula, and consists of:

    • A filmed tutorial with a professional presenter and accompanying text for those with hearing difficulties
    • Selected reading available in PDF format and also from trusted websites
    • A presentation to give further explanation of a specific topic
    • Good practice example videos, including videos scripted by Laser Systems for Canal Wharf Studios to cover specific criteria
    • An interactive quiz to test knowledge gained
    • Evidence opportunities which allow the learner to produce work towards their course
    • Extended learning materials for those who want to develop their skills and knowledge even further

    A think and challenge activity which asks the learner to put the knowledge they have gained towards a real-life scenario

    See an example of one of our good practice video’s available below on the Laser. 

                                       

     

     

    Course Duration

    Online course access and tutor support are provided for 12 months,  all included in the fee. Complete to suit within this time frame.

    Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 320 Hours

    On average, learners will complete this course within 10 months.

    Tutors & Support

    All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this, you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating your course.

    Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.

    Course Induction - Zoom

    As part of the enrolment process for this course, all leaners are required to attend a course induction with one of our friendly assessors. These are normally carried out within 7 days of receiving course access. Inductions are carried out using Zoom and are compulsory for all students registered on this course. You are able to download Zoom totally free of charge here Zoom Induction

    This is a great way of meeting one of our assessors who will introduce you to the functions of our learning platform The Laser and answer any questions you may have before progressing. Inductions are provided on a regular basis at times to suit all.

    zoom induction

    zoom induction

    Assessment

    Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor-marked assignments (normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

    There is no examination to complete as the course is completed using a continual assessment.

    The practical tasks within each unit of your course will require witnessing by a qualified teacher or SENCO in your placement setting.  Alternatively, you can use a qualified assessor if you are fortunate to have one located within your setting.

    Your expert witness must be suitably qualified to do so as below:

    Have a working knowledge of the units for which they are providing expert testimony.

    Be occupationally competent in their area for which they are providing expert
    testimony:

    Be a qualified teacher or SENCO with QTS status or have EITHER any qualification in assessment of workplace performance eg:

    Hold an A1 or D32 qualification OR a work role which involves evaluating the everyday practice of staff within their area of expertise.

    Evidence/proof of the (EW) qualifications will be required.

    The use of an Expert Witness (EW) should be determined and agreed by the assessor and final assessment decisions must be made by the qualified assessor based at UK Open College.

    Optional Extras

    This course comes with an optional extra

    1-1 tutor sessions:

    For a £30.00 fee, all learners on this course have the option to arrange a 1-1 zoom meeting with their tutor. Here you will have your tutors undivided attention to ask anything you want for a maximum of 30 minutes per session. All we ask is that you let your tutor know in advance what you would like to discuss so they can prepare. This allows you to get the maximum from your session.

    All sessions can be booked with your tutor at a mutual time to suit.

     

    Why UK Open College?

    ✅ Enrol online today – No set term times
    ✅ Accredited College – We are fully approved
    ✅ Spread the cost – interest-free finance (Guaranteed acceptance*)
    ✅ NUS/Totum Student Card Approved*
    ✅ Trading since 2006 – We will not let you down
    ✅ Flexible learning – Study at a time that suits you
    ✅ Qualified Tutors – Fast assignment turnaround

    *NUS/TOTUM Student cards are only available to students who are studying a fully recognised RQF/QCF course of 120 study hours or more. £12 fee per year applies.

    14 Day Money Back Guarantee

    Once course access has been provided you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If you are not happy for any reason at all, simply email our accounts department with your request to cancel on [email protected]. We will offer a full refund. No questions asked !

    Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined. We will not refund you under any circumstances outside of the legal 14 day cooling off period. If you have opted to finance your course with Paypal or Clearpay finance you are legally obliged to pay the balance of your fees once the 14 day period expires.

    Our full T’s & C’s can be viewed here.

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