About the course

Enrolling on this course will enable you to successfully support the learning and development of both Primary and Secondary school children. You may be working in a one-to-one capacity or responsible for groups of children, while working alongside a teacher in the classroom. You will take a greater role and responsibility in the planning and delivery of curriculum and further develop skills to support the social and emotional development of children. There will be opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge, including your effective communication skills when working with children and young people. You will apply your knowledge about child and young persons’ development and support children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. You will reflect upon your own and team practice whilst working in schools and support the team’s development. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures and the implementation of these will be gained.

Start Date/s

04/03/2026

Entry Requirements

Delegates must have a good standard of English and maths and have successfully completed a Level 2 Teaching Assistant programme. Ideally you will be in paid employment within a primary or secondary school or have 18 hours per week volunteering in a school and must be able to carry out the duties of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. As part of the induction process you will undertake an initial assessment (BKSB) for maths and English and also complete a short written assessment.

A current enhanced DBS is also required.

Modules

Modules include:-

Schools as organisations

Health and Safety

Safeguarding children

Develop professional relationships with children

Supporting positive behaviour

Supporting children through learning activities

Support English and maths skills

Assessment

Like all vocational qualifications, the Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualifications are competence based and candidates will attend college to develop the essential basic knowledge, understanding and skills for each unit. You will be assigned a Trainer Assessor who will visit you in your work placement to observe you and you will build a portfolio of evidence.

Careers & Progression

On successful completion of this course you may progress to a university course such as the Foundation Degree in Children Young People and their Services, and the BA (Hons) in Children, Schools and Families. Careers that this course may lead to include Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Teacher.

Information About Fees

Pleases peak to our Student Services team who will provide advice and guidance for funding