Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate (QCF Level 3) Course The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools course is aimed at anyone looking to work in supporting teaching & learning in schools, for example as a teaching assistant. The primary function of a teaching assistant is to support the teacher in the classroom to ensure the pupils are able to derive the most benefit from each lesson. Our teaching & learning course focuses on understanding, supporting, safeguarding & developing children & young people. It not only covers the theoretical knowledge underpinning the work of a teaching assistant, but it also requires a practical & competence-based element giving you the opportunity to conduct some of your learning in the workplace. Upon successful completion of our NCFE Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 course you will receive a qualification listed on the QCF (Qualifications & Credit Framework) at level 3 (Qualification Reference Number: 501/0403/2). This course has been assigned 32 credits. 50-Hour Placement In order to successfully complete this NCFE Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools qualification you are required to complete a work placement of at least 50 hours. The placement is compulsory for this course & the student is responsible for arranging their placement. Along with their first set of course materials, students will receive a comprehensive guide giving them plenty of information on what is required of them during the placement, how to set up the placement & the types of activities that they will be required to complete on the placement (including examples of the types of paperwork that will need to be submitted to your tutor for evidence). The work placement needs to be for a period of at least 50 hours, though it can be longer if needed. What Can I Do After Taking This Course? Become a teaching assistant. After successfully completing our Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3, you could apply for a teaching assistant position within a nursery, infant or junior school, special school, secondary school or independent school, earning up to £18, 000*/year. Gain a promotion. If you are already working as a teaching assistant you may be eligible to work without supervision, for a promotion to Senior Teaching Assistant, Senior Learning Support Assistant or Senior Special Educational Needs Assistant, & for an increase in pay. Study for a foundation degree. If you wish to attend university & obtain a degree, you may be able to study for a foundation degree. Build your career. If you wish to increase your responsibilities & build your teaching assistant career you could continue your teaching & learning courses to become anything from a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to a Teacher by progressing to: NCFE Level 3 Certificate in cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools * Source: Payscale.com, Sept 2012. Please note: This course is textbook based, & therefore the lessons are not available to be viewed online. If you choose the online method of study with this course, you will be able to view your question papers & tutor feedback online. Is there government funding available for doing this course? Great news! If you study this course you have the option to either fund the course yourself privately, or we are able to offer you the course funded using a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. Please click the “fees tab” for more information on how you can fund your course.