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Course areas
Early Years and EducationTeacher Training
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Thursday 10th September 2026
End date
Thursday 24th June 2027
Time
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ
Fees
£2,225.00
Course code
Parent course code:C022458 Child course code: Q022459
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Course introduction

This course is the next step on from the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning and will support you to enhance your understanding and your professional practice in the classroom.

As it’s a part-time course it’s ideal if you need to fit your studying around work and/or life commitments. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of child and young person development and you’ll once again be able to put all you learn to good use during your volunteer placement which you’ll undertake for a minimum of 12 hours per week.

This course will take your ability to support learning in the classroom to the next level, the units are designed to further your knowledge and support you in developing the practical support skills you’ll need. Units include:

  • Understanding child and young person development
  • Understanding how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people
  • Communication and professional relationships with children and young people
  • Supporting learning activities
  • Promoting children and young people's positive behaviour
  • Developing professional relationships with children, young people and adults

You’ll be fully supported by your tutor who will give you guidance on your assignments and help you to get the most out of the course.

Course information

NCFE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Diploma

You'll need:

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English Language and Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) NOTE: Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C); or
  • Relevant Level 2 vocational qualification plus English Language and Maths at GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C)
  • Be aged 19+
  • Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching & Learning in School
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status

Careers related to this course

Teaching Assistants

Potential Earnings

£25,648.03

Average Earnings

£18,083.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Education Assessment and Support Services

People in these occupations administrate activities in educational institutions, assess and inspect quality, plan classes and curriculum, and advise students.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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