Courses at LMC

Supporting, Teaching & Learning - Level 3 (Diploma Only)

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Level
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Type
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Duration
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Location
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Start date: 02/09/2024

This qualification provides you with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. Completion will ensure full competency as a Teaching Assistant.

Below are some examples of expectations within your job role:

• Promoting self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem to maintain pupils’ wellbeing.
• To play and active role in supporting learners to access the curriculum.
• To act as a role model, acting with honesty and integrity and taking part in planning and class activities.
• Promoting fundamental British Values.

Course Overview

During this 16-month course, you will study the following units:

  • Schools and colleges as organisations

  • Support health and safety in a learning environment

  • Understand how to safeguard children and young people

  • Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults

  • Understand how children and young people develop

  • Support positive behaviour in children and young people

  • Support children and young people during learning activities

  • Support English and Maths skills

  • Support the use of ICT in the learning environment

  • Support assessment for learning

  • Engage in personal and professional development

  • Support children and young people’s speech, language and communication

  • Understand how to support bilingual learners

  • Understand how to support learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

  • Support children and young people during transitions

  • Support the role of play, leisure and extracurricular activities for children and young people

Progression Routes

Upon course completion you may choose to go on to study a Level 4 qualification in teaching.

Entry Requirements

To study this course, you must:

  • Complete a satisfactory DBS check

  • Enjoy working with other people

  • Show a commitment to study in regards to attendance, punctuality & behaviour

You must also have 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher including English and Maths

Course Fees

This course costs £2225.00, including exam fees.

You may be eligible for free study if you are 23 or under and this is your first full Level 2 or 3 course. Alternatively, if you are unemployed, receiving an eligible benefit, and taking the course to help you find employment.

You may also be entitled to additional financial support including course materials, uniforms, and childcare expenses depending upon your individual circumstances. Read more about Financial Support for adults.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
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For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student Engagement team on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk

Course code: B36236