Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Smart Training currently only offers this part-time course to groups of 10 or more based at the same school. We provide you with your own tutor and tutorials are held at a time to suit you either after school, in the evenings or on a Saturday. Please call us on 0845 177 0695 to talk through the options for this training.

Following tutorials, learners plan a programme of development and assessment with their Smart Training assessor and compile a portfolio of evidence to prove that they are competent and knowledgeable in their work role.  Learners must already either be employed or in a practical placement for the whole period of the qualification.

This course is made up of 10 units:

• Helping keep children safe
• Supporting pupils’ learning activities
• Promoting positive behavior
• Developing and promoting positive relationships
• Supporting the development and effectiveness of work teams
• Reflecting on and developing practice
• Supporting literacy development
• Supporting numeracy development
• Supporting children with disabilities or special educational needs and their families
• Supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs.

Also included for those with Apprenticeship funding are the Employment Responsibilities & Rights Workbook and Personal Learning & Thinking Skills together with Level 2 in the three functional skills of maths, English and ICT. These provide you with the skills and abilities needed to be able to work confidently, effectively and independently.

It takes between 15-18 months to complete this course.

Case Study

Lorna Boothe

As an outreach worker supporting teaching assistants in 18 schools for children with special needs, Lorna Boothe knows only too well the importance of a professional qualification.