Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Course Code

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3

Course Type

Course Duration

34 weeks

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

8 September, 2025
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This Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is aimed at learners working in support roles within schools and colleges. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work in a variety of unsupervised job roles that support children and young people’s learning in schools or colleges.

Lessons will take place Tuesday 9-12PM at Central Campus.

You will need to be at least 19 years old. You will also need to be working or on a practical placement in a learning environment (school or college) for the duration of the taught programme of study. We recommend you undertake 250 hours of placement in a real world environment.

Students should also have a Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.

This Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of elements including children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare, and communication and professional relationships. To achieve the Certificate you must complete 11 mandatory units.

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This Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification will be internally assessed by your Lecturer and Assessor.

The Level 3 Certificate enables progression to the Foundation Degree, or into the workforce.

Roles this qualification will prepare you for include:

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Special Needs Assistant
  • Youth Work
  • Pastoral Welfare Support Assistant
  • Family Link Worker in Schools/Colleges
  • Behaviour Support Assistant

Course Details

Qualification

Level 3

Exam Board

CACHE

Study Mode

Part Time

Department

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