SH219 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate QCF

Supporting Teaching and Learning

The course is available to learners 16+ who are interested in working within a school, particularly in the role of a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.

Course Description

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate QCF

This provides successful students with a qualification listed on the National Qualifications Database.

The course aims to enable learners to understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools, and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and
knowledge required to do this effectively and in a self-directed way. It prepares learners to support the Teacher and the delivery of curriculum within a school, as well as developing skills to help children and young people to develop self-esteem, independence and skills for learning. It seeks to further develop professional and technical skills and knowledge, and an understanding of the importance of positive relationships within a school.
 
The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools aims to provide progression to the NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and also provides progression into employment. Learners may also progress to achieve HLTA status.
 
Please Note: a work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this option.

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email.  You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment.  In addition, students of this qualification will need to arrange and undertake a work placement of a minimum of 50 hours during their course.

The course leads to the full qualification which is 32 credits.  Course code: 501_0403_2

Although unit titles vary slightly the course follows the syllabus set by NCFE for this national qualification.  Assessment is through the production of a portfolio of evidence and candidates can choose appropriate forms of evidence for each assessment criteria but will include written description of knowledge, witness testimonies, observation reports, professional discussion records and similar.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge is necessary to study this programme.

Support

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment.

This course is supplied and delivered by our partner organisation - Kendal Publishing.

Assessment

Each element assessed through a porfolio providing evidence of learning of each specified learning outcome.

Modules

• Unit 1: Understand Child and Young Person Development
• Unit 2: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People
• Unit 3: Supporting Children and Young Peoples Health and Safety
• Unit 4: Engage in personal development in young people’s settings
• Unit 5: Support learning activities
• Unit 6: Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour
• Unit 7: Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• Unit 8: Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
• Unit 9: Support assessment for learning
• Unit 10: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• Unit 11: Schools as organisations

Awarding Body

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland, and the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

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