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Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools Diploma Level 3
Course overview
You’ll study key topics including safeguarding, planning and reviewing assessment strategies, bilingual and special needs support, personal development, and reflective practice. The course is suitable for teaching assistants, learning support assistants, parent support advisors, and learning mentors working at Level 3.
Course details
You must be aged 19 or over and hold at least four GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above, including English and Maths, or have Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects. A DBS check is required. You’ll also need at least one year of experience supporting learning in a school setting, either employed or voluntary, for a minimum of 12 hours per week.
All units are internally assessed through a variety of methods, including workplace observation, written assignments, portfolios of evidence, and tasks set by CACHE. Some learning outcomes must be assessed in a real work environment.
After completing this course, you can progress to a foundation degree or move into a specialist teaching assistant role in primary, secondary, or further education.
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