Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. The qualification covers elements including children and young people’s development and safeguarding their welfare.

Placement requirements

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (603/2495/8)

Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (603/2498/3)

As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). We recommend that the learner undertakes 100 hours of placement in a real work environment.

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (603/2496/X)

As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). At Diploma level, we recommend that the learner undertakes an additional 100 hours of placement to that taken at the Certificate level in a real work environment, to total 200 hours.

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: written assignments or tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.

Progression opportunities

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (603/2495/8)

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or into the workforce.

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (603/2498/3)

Learners can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning or into the workforce.

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (603/2496/X)

Learners can progress onto the Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges, a foundation degree or specialist roles within the workforce.

I am a Level 6 qualified Early Years Coordinator and I recently completed my Level 3 SEND Course. I was able to reflect on my current practice and make positive changes through what I was learning. I enjoyed the simplicity and organisation of the course, needing to answer pre set questions to show your understanding with all evidence stored in your own, personal portfolio. This course certainly made me more confident within my role as a SENCO

I found the Level 3 SEND course challenging but very interesting. I learnt so much over the duration of the course, all relevant to practice which I have been able to implement in setting, to strengthen our SEN offering support to both children their carers/parents. Hazel was always on hand to offer advice or guidance when needed. I would strongly recommend this course even to those already familiar with the subject because it is so comprehensive and encourages you to reflect on what you already practice.