About the Course
- Merthyr
- 01 August 2025
- Health and Social Care
- Part Time
Course Outline
This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning, delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be over 16 and have the academic skills to work independently at Level 3, and hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or equivalent, with previous experience of working (either paid or voluntary) in a school environment.
What will I learn?
This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning; delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice.
Course Assessment
Assessment is through assignment-based tasks and placement observations.
Career Progression
This qualification provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work in a variety of unsupervised job roles that support children and young people’s learning in schools or colleges. Roles this qualification will prepare you for include: • Teaching Assistant • Learning Support Assistant • Special Needs Assistant.
Duration
01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
