Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Course information:
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Course summary:
The qualification aims to enable learners to understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools, and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to do this effectively and in a self-directed way.

Course content:
Unit 01 Develop and maintain professional skills and knowledge
Unit 02 Develop and maintain effective working relationships
Unit 03 Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour
Unit 04 Contribute to pupils learning
Unit 05 Support pupils with special educational needs or disabilities
Unit 06 Support the development and application of pupils†literacy, numeracy and ICT skills

Course structure:
It prepares learners to support the teacher and the delivery of curriculum within a school, as well as develop skills to help children and young people to develop self-esteem, independence and skills for learning. It seeks to further develop professional and technical skills and knowledge, and an understanding of the importance of positive relationships within a school.

Assessment procedure:
Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

Qualifications achieved:
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Progression opportunities:
Successful completion of the course enables learners to consider a number of possible progression routes to additional qualifications.
These are:
* NCFE Certificates in Key Skills at level 4
* Other NCFE qualifications at level 3