This is a vocational qualification for to prepare you for a career as a teaching assistant.
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Course Details
The Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification includes mandatory units, work placement in a school to assess skills practice..
- Child and Young Peoples Development.
- Safeguarding.
- Communication/Professional Relationships.
- Supporting aspects of behaviour.
- Display Work.
Placement is weekly minimum 12 hours per week.
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Entry Guidelines
- You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English Language at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level.
- If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English Language GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.
Satisfactory DBS.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
T level in Education and Early Years (Assisting Teaching Route)
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Equipment Required
A suitable device such as a laptop to create your e-portfolio of work. There is also a course textbook which would be helpful, this is also available from the college library. You will complete a DBS with us before you start your work placement in a school. You will need to purchase a placement uniform, there is bursary support available to help with the cost of the uniform.
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Assessment Methods
Assessment is via coursework and direct observation of skills practice in the workplace.
