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NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
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This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning, delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice.
You may be able to apply for a learner loan in order to complete this qualification.

Open Entry Requirements


This qualification is aimed at learners working in roles that offer specialist support for pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.
As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). At diploma level, we recommend that the learner undertakes an additional 100 hours of placement to that taken at the certificate level in a real work environment, to total 200 hours.
Learners must complete the introduction to working in schools course before starting this qualification.

Open What Will I Need?


In the event of social distancing, this course will contain some online delivery. You will need to have regular access to a personal computer and email account to make the most of the online sessions. Some paper resources may be sent to you to support you to study in these difficult times.

Open Assessment Methods


This qualification is internally assessed where you will also be observed by your teacher while you are on your practical placement.

Open What Will I Achieve?


NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Open Progression


Learners achieving the Level 3 Diploma can progress onto the Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges, a foundation degree, or specialist roles within the workforce.
his qualification 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. Roles this qualification will prepare you for include Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Special Needs Assistant.

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13003LR
24/01/2024
29/01/2025
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wednesday
2225.00
Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk