Free Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education in the evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This one-year course is for people already working or volunteering in primary, secondary, or special schools. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to support teachers and pupils effectively in the classroom. The course runs to 99 hours part-time. You'll come away with a City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Who this course is for
This one year course is for experienced teaching assistants or those working in a voluntary capacity in primary, special or secondary schools supporting teaching and learning.
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of how children and young people learn and develop.
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll explore how to help pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
You'll understand how to support pupils' literacy and numeracy in the classroom.
You'll explore your professional role and responsibilities as a teaching assistant.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Assessment is based on a portfolio of evidence drawn from your work in school, along with written assignments. You'll need access to a school setting to gather the workplace evidence required for the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a school or educational setting to complete the work-based evidence for this qualification.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: work with pupils who need additional support
Learning support assistant: help individual pupils or small groups in class
Classroom assistant: assist with lessons across primary or secondary settings
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in reception and nursery classes
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a route into delivering training or teaching adults, if you want to move into that direction.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a deeper teaching qualification for those looking to move into further education or training roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the full teaching qualification for further education settings.
Higher Education courses in Education or Early Childhood Studies: degree-level study for those aiming for qualified teacher status.
