Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the centre for details. The course runs for 140 hours and covers the knowledge and skills needed to support pupils and teachers in a classroom setting. It suits anyone who wants to work in a school or educational setting and can commit to daytime supporting teaching and learning classes.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop an 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 study safeguarding principles and your responsibilities in an educational setting.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
You'll develop skills in supporting literacy and numeracy in the classroom.
You'll understand school policies, professional boundaries, and your role within a team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rush Green Campus. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations in a school or educational setting, and reflective tasks. The course is delivered part-time during the day, giving you time to manage other commitments alongside your studies. Contact the centre for full details on how assessment is structured for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support teachers and pupils day to day in schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant. Work with pupils who need extra support.
Learning support assistant. Help students access lessons and activities.
Classroom assistant. Assist with resources, activities, and pupil supervision.
Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in nursery or reception classes.
Cover supervisor. Supervise classes when the regular teacher is absent.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. A recognised route into teaching adults or vocational subjects.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. Builds on Level 3 and moves toward a teaching role.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. Useful if you want to specialise in early years settings.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via a university degree or apprenticeship route. The qualification needed to become a fully qualified teacher in England.
