Course Overview
Gain a qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools with this NCFE Level 3 Certificate. This course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to work directly with children and young people in primary, secondary or special schools. It is designed for those working or volunteering in school settings who are looking to progress into a Teaching Assistant or specialist support role or gain a formal qualification to evidence competence.
Day and time: To be Confirmed
Start date: September 2026
Duration: One year (September to June)
Who is this course for?
• Adults aged 18+ who want are working or volunteering in a school environment
• Those already in support roles who want to gain a recognised qualification
• Individuals aiming to progress into a Teaching Assistant or specialist support role
What you will learn
• Child and young person development and safeguarding
• Supporting children and young people during learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and managing health and safety in a learning environment
On completion, you will achieve the NCFE Level 3 Certificate and demonstrate both the knowledge and practical competence required to support learning in schools.
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Entry Requirements
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must be working or volunteering in a school environment to complete assessments -
Summary of Outcomes
This course supports progression into roles such as Senior Teaching Assistant, Senior Learning Support Assistant or Senior Special Educational Needs Assistant. You may also wish to progress to higher-level qualifications in education or specialist support areas.
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Course Modules
• Schools and colleges as organisations
• Support health and safety in a learning environment
• Understand how to safeguard children and young people
• Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• Understand how children and young people develop
• Support positive behaviour in children and young people
• Support children and young people during learning activities
• Support English and maths skills
• Support the use of ICT in the learning environment
• Support assessment for learning
• Engage in personal and professional development -
Method of Assessment
• Portfolio of evidence
• Workplace observations assessing practical competence
• Written assignments to demonstrate knowledge -
Additional Costs
None
Location
Locations across wales or in-house at your business
Course length
1 Year
Fee
£200.00 – funding available, subject to eligibility