Supporting Teaching & Learning - Level 3 Diploma
If you are looking for a rewarding career, then training to become a Teaching Assistant is exciting, fulfilling and provides the unique opportunity to help support and inspire young children at the very start of their educational career.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- XDD3TLS
- Validated By
- City & Guilds
- Learner Aim Reference
- 5011394X
- Price
- £2,225 (correct at December 2024)
- Attendance Pattern
- Evening
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- In person
- Course Location
- Leyland Campus
- Start Date
- 09/09/2025
- Age Group
- Adults (19+)
- Course Duration
- 34 weeks
- Overview
By combining practical experience with theoretical learning to encourage both understanding and the development of professional skills, this course supports the current Government initiative to develop the role of school support staff. Placement experience can be gained within primary, secondary or sixth form settings and maybe in a voluntary or contractually employed capacity.
The course is FREE if:
- you are unemployed, looking for work and in receipt of an approved benefit.
- if you are employed and earning less than £25,000 per year, before tax.
If you do not fit the above criteria, payment options include:
- a payment plan, to pay in 4 consecutive monthly payments.
- pay the course fees in full.
- you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan for this course.
Please contact the adult education team today to find out more about the price of the course.
Times: Tuesday evenings, 5.00-8.30pm.
Enhanced DBS – During your course you will attend a placement, in a workplace related to your course. Due to this, you are required to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check which is a criminal records background check to assess whether you are suitable to work with vulnerable people, such as children and vulnerable adults. The college will guide you through the online application process, however you will have to produce identification as part of this. Information about what a DBS check is and the ID required to process your application can be found here.
We strongly advise you to obtain the ID required as soon as possible, so your application isn’t delayed.
- Equipment Required
During the course you will need to supply a variety of materials (eg card, boxes etc.) in order to make relevant teaching and learning resources.
You will also need to bring the following items to your first class:- A4 notepad
- folder or ring binder
- pens
- pencils
- ruler etc.
- Entry Requirements
You should have GCSE Grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification. This course is a progression route for those who have passed a Level 2 qualification (or above) or have a minimum of 1 years experience in assisting pupils in learning environments. You will be required to commit to and complete a practice placement for the duration of the course with a minimum attendance of 6.5 hours per week. You should arrange this placement yourself prior to the start of the course.
- How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed by a portfolio containing holistic evidence of your practice (including tutor observations and reflective accounts of placement experience), as well as case studies, class based tasks and assignments, timed assessments and an extended essay.
- Progression Pathway
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning certificate. You may then wish to progress to a higher level Teaching Assistant course, a Teacher Training qualification or seek relevant employment in schools.
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check
You must be prepared to comply with the vetting procedures for those working with vulnerable adults, children and young people as required by current legislation (ie undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check).
You will need to complete an enhanced DBS for this course and in doing so will need to provide 3 ID documents. These can include; Birth Certificate, Driving License, Passport, Bank statement or a letter.
Please note that if the course is fully funded for you, you may get your DBS for free, if not, there may be an additional fee for this to be processed.
Please contact our Adult Admissions Team to find out more on how to obtain an Enhanced DBS check through the college.
To find out more information on DBS checks, please visit https://www.personnelchecks.co.uk/enhanced-dbs-checks
- Health, Safety & Well-Being
Runshaw College is committed to ensuring you have a happy, successful and productive time with us – ensuring your health, safety and well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
We proactively encourage the disclosure of any disabilities or issues which may impact on your learning experience – this can be at interview, enrolment, or at any other stage during your studies. Any information you disclose will be held in strict confidence and will be used to assess your in-class support needs and inform a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) to ensure your safe evacuation from the College in the event of an emergency. If you would like further information, please contact Course Enquiries on 01772 642040.
- Safeguarding
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
- Delivery Method - Classroom
This course is delivered fully in the classroom.
