Supporting Teaching and Learning

About The Course

This course is suitable for those who wish to start a career in schools as a support assistant. It covers a range of topics to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to support learning and teaching in the education environment. You will need be either volunteering or working in a school environment for at least one full day per week.

What Will I Study?

You will study a range of units and be observed in your setting putting theory into practice. These include:

• Safeguarding the welfare of children

• Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Supporting positive behaviour

• Child and young people’s development

• Supporting learning activities

• Supporting children’s health and safety

• Communication and professional relationships with children and adults

Why Study Here?

• We have excellent year on year results with 98% of our learners passing their qualifications

• We have well qualified teachers who all have experience of working in schools

• We have excellent relationships with our local schools

• The majority of our learners progress into jobs in the sector

• You will be well supported by your tutors and by your schools

What Courses Can I Progress Onto?

Successful completion of the course enables you to progress on to the Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools