Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ Level 3

• Course timescale: one year
• Next start date(s): on application
• Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus and onsite
• Who it's for: Adult Learner 19+, Employer

Is this course for me?

This course is for experienced teaching assistants working in a primary or secondary school and who now need to gain this formal qualification.This qualification meets the new National Occupational standards for teaching assistants, and furthers career prospects and opens opportunities to a more diverse and responsible classroom role.

What will I study?

This course explores a range of subjects and particular aspects of special educational need. You will cover all the key elements, including supporting pupils, colleagues and learning activities, as well as helping with resources and records. You will also address the challenges of the modern classroom by covering the management of pupil behaviour, literacy and numeracy and ICT support. You will choose six subjects from a list of nineteen possible options including; contributing to the management of pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining relationships with individual pupils and groups and supporting pupils during learning activities.

Subjects:

• Develop and Promote Positive Relationships
• Help to Keep Children Safe
• Promote Positive Behaviour
• Reflect on, review and develop own practise
• Support Pupils' Learning Activities

• Support the development & effectiveness of work teams

These are optional subjects:

• Assist in the Administration of Medication
• Lead on Extra-Curricular Activity
• Organise Cover for Absent Colleagues
• Plan and Support Self-Directed Play
• Support bilingual/multilingual pupils
• Support Gifted and Talented Pupils
• Support Literacy Development
• Support Numeracy Development
• Support Pupils with Cognition and Learning Needs
• Use Information and Communication Technology to Support Pupils Learning

What can I do next?

This can lead to beginning the process of qualifying as a primary school teacher by joining our Access to Higher Education (Education Studies) course. For more information or to apply for the Supporting Teaching courses please call The Skills People on 0800 977 8748 or visit www.theskillspeople.org

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to be an experienced teaching assistant, working in a school for at least two days a week to enable you to gather evidence. Entry to the course is by a language and numeracy assessment and interview. Applicants should have undertaken NVQ Level 2 or the Department for Schools Children and Families (DCSF) induction training provided by the LEA. If you do not have qualifications in English and/or maths, you will be supported in gaining this as part of your course. 

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence in each unit. Evidence will be gathered from the work place and students are assessed in various ways, including assignments, presentations, projects and classroom observations. Students have access to a personal tutor to discuss progress and to help them plan their studies.

What will it cost?

Course fee: A £250 contribution from the school

Please note: For courses longer than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2010-2011 only.