Specialist Support For Teaching And Learning In Schools - Level 3 Diploma

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Part-time
Number of weeks: 34
Start date: 15th September 2022
End date: 15th June 2023
Day: Thu
Time: 09:30-13:30

Fee for 2022/2023 Academic Year:

£503

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Course Content

This course is suitable for anyone wishing to work as a classroom assistant in primary, secondary or special needs schools.   The course will provide classroom-based learning designed to provide a thorough understanding of the curriculum requirements of the sector.  A work placement assessor will also provide support and feedback to match the development needs of the student.  The course is designed to provide students with a well-rounded and thorough knowledge of school and classroom policies and procedures.  Subjects taught include: literacy development, numeracy development, safeguarding, professional development and behaviour management.

Students will be required to attend a mandatory pre-course information session 

There are 15 units & a mandatory work placement (6-8 hours per week) in a suitable classroom setting where a minimum of two observations will be carried out as part of the assessment process. 

 

 

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Assessment Methods

The course will be assessed by assignments, case studies, practical exercises, presentations, and placement observations. 

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Course Update

Please note that due to ongoing major campus construction projects courses at Ballymena, Coleraine and Ballymoney may be relocated to alternative suitable locations as required.

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Applicants must:

• have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent (enhanced criteria may apply such as suitable employment/experience & further qualifications)
• ​satisfactory Access NI checks
• be 19 years or over at the date of entry to the programme
• have some ICT knowledge (this is desirable)

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This course can lead to other qualifications such as:

• Level 4 Autism Course 
• Level 5 Foundation Degree 
• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies 
• BEd PGCE (depending on current qualifications) 

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