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Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on young learners? Our Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is the perfect course for you.
This comprehensive program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a highly effective teaching assistant. You’ll learn how to:
- Create engaging learning activities that captivate students’ attention
- Deliver tailored support to meet individual needs
- Understand child development and its implications for teaching
- Implement effective safeguarding practices to ensure student safety and well-being
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that welcomes all students
Throughout this Level 3 course, you will explore various aspects of the education sector, including the roles and responsibilities of teaching assistants, child development, safeguarding, and inclusive practices. This immersive program provides you with a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and protocols to ensure the well-being of all learners.
Step beyond the ordinary and develop the coveted skills employers seek for their organisations. Enrol today!
Please note that the Teacher’s Training is an affiliate partner of Apex Learning. Under the affiliate program, the Teachers Training is advertising this qualification; however, the course delivery, quality assurance and assessment would be conducted through Apex Learning.
Qualification Information
- Awarding Body: Focus Awards
- Qualification Number: 601/6103/6
- Qualification Credits: 12
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80 Hours
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 Hours
About Awarding Body
Focus Awards is a nationally recognised awarding body regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in the UK. It is highly dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible qualifications across a range of sectors. Known for their commitment to educational excellence, Focus Awards ensures their qualifications meet industry standards and equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed for professional success.
Methods of Assessment
This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
- Assessor observation
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Certification
Upon successful completion of all assessments, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools certificate issued by Focus Awards. This certification signifies your competence and opens doors to various teaching opportunities in the lifelong learning sector.
Progression Routes
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the
following:
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
- Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools (RQF)
- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
- Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Career Opportunities
Upon completing the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (ASTL), individuals can pursue a variety of career paths within the education sector. Career opportunities include roles such as a Teaching Assistant, where one supports teachers in the classroom, or a Classroom Support Assistant, assisting with the overall classroom environment.
Learner Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However learners should be 19 to undertake the qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
You are not required to be in a teaching role to do this course.
Yes, individuals with a Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification can teach in various educational and training fields. This qualification provides the underpinning knowledge to work in a variety of job roles that support children and young people’s learning in schools or colleges.
Don’t worry, you can resubmit your revised assignment based on the feedback provided by our tutor.
It is all up to you. Whether you wish to finish the course in a few weeks or over the course of a year. However, because there are multiple assessment procedures, it could take some time to finish each step.
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a vocational qualification designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to support teaching and learning in educational settings. This award is typically aimed at teaching assistants, learning support assistants, and other individuals who work in a supporting role within schools or educational institutions.
It entirely depends on you. Whether you want to complete the course in a matter of weeks or spread it over 12 months. At Teachers Training, we provide complete flexibility, allowing you to complete the course at your preferred pace.
Yes, the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning course is suitable for beginners.
Guided learning hours or, GLH are made up of all contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training.
Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 80.
Total Qualification Time is made up of GLH and an estimation of how many hours a learner will likely spend preparing for, studying for, or engaging in any other type of learning, such as assessment, which occurs at the learner’s direction but not under the guidance of a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor.
There are 120 hours required to complete this certification in its entirety.
Course Curriculum
| Induction Form | |||
| Induction Form | 00:00:00 | ||
| Registration Entry Form | |||
| Registration Entry Form | 00:00:00 | ||
| Unit 1: Communication and Professional Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. The Principles of Developing Positive Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Communication with Children, Young People and Adults | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Legislation, Policies and Procedures for Confidentiality and Sharing Information, Including Data Protection | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 01 Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Unit 2: Schools as Organisations | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. The Structure of Education from Early Years to Post-compulsory Education | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. How Schools are Organised in Terms of Roles and Responsibilities | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Ethos, Mission, Aims and Values of a School | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. Laws and Codes of Practice Affecting Work in Schools | 00:00:00 | ||
| 5. The Purpose of School Policies and Procedures | 00:00:00 | ||
| 6. The Wider Context in Which Schools Operate | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 02 Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Unit 3: Understand Child and Young Person Development | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. Different Aspects of Development From Birth to Adulthood | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Personal and External Factors That Affect Child Development | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Theories of Development and Frameworks to Support Development | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. Monitoring and Assessing Children | 00:00:00 | ||
| 5. Barriers to the Development of Children and Young People | 00:00:00 | ||
| 6. Early Intervention | 00:00:00 | ||
| 7. Possible Effects of Different Transitions on Children and Young People’s Development | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 03 Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Unit 4: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People | |||
| Support Materials | |||
| 1. Current Legislation and National Guidelines for Safeguarding | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2. Safeguard Children and Young People | 00:00:00 | ||
| 3. Inquiries and Serious Case Reviews and Sharing the Findings to Inform Practice | 00:00:00 | ||
| 4. Data Protection, Information Handling and Sharing | 00:00:00 | ||
| 5. A Person-Centred Culture | 00:00:00 | ||
| 6. Partnership Working and Safeguarding | 00:00:00 | ||
| 7. Roles and Responsibilities of Different Organisations | 00:00:00 | ||
| 8. Policies and Procedures to Protect Children and Young People and Adults Who Work With Them | 00:00:00 | ||
| 9. How to Report Concerns about Practice in the Work Setting | 00:00:00 | ||
| 10. Child Abuse Indicators | 00:00:00 | ||
| 11. Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse | 00:00:00 | ||
| 12. Concept of bullying | 00:00:00 | ||
| 13. Develop Self-esteem and Self-confidence | 00:00:00 | ||
| 14. Resilience | 00:00:00 | ||
| 15. Strategies to Help Children Protect Themselves | 00:00:00 | ||
| 16. Empowerment | 00:00:00 | ||
| 17. Importance of E-safety | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Unit 04 Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Submit Your Assignments - Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | |||
| Submit Your Assignments | 00:00:00 | ||
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