Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

Overview

The Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is aimed at those members of the school workforce who directly support the teaching and learning of pupils.

The qualification provides the knowledge and understanding needed to work directly with children or young people in supporting the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity, and understanding how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Awarding organisations do not set any other entry requirements but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines.

Progression routes

• Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
• Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)

Age range

Learners should be a minimum of 16 years old to undertake this qualification.

Qualification structure

Learners must achieve all 11 mandatory units to achieve a total credit of 32.

Units covered

• Mandatory Units
• Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• Schools as Organisations
• Support Learning Activities
• Promote Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour
• Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
• Support Assessment for Learning
• Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
• Understand Child and Young Person Development
• Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people