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Develop comprehensive skills and in-depth understanding needed to work directly with children and young people in school and college environments, covering all aspects of specialist educational support.
This comprehensive Level 3 Diploma provides you with the in-depth understanding of 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.
Designed for those seeking advanced roles in educational support, this qualification prepares you for specialist positions and provides clear progression pathways to higher-level qualifications. With UCAS points allocation, it also opens doors to further education opportunities including foundation degrees and Level 4 qualifications.
This advanced diploma is perfect for anyone aged 16 or over who wants to develop specialist skills in educational support. Ideal for teaching assistants seeking career advancement, graduates looking to enter education, career changers passionate about supporting young people's learning, and those wanting to specialise in areas such as special educational needs, bilingual support, or assessment strategies.
The diploma consists of fifteen mandatory units that build comprehensive expertise in all aspects of teaching support, from fundamental principles to advanced specialist areas.
Schools and colleges as organisations, health and safety in learning environments, safeguarding children and young people, and understanding child development.
Developing effective professional relationships with children, young people and adults, supporting positive behaviour, and engaging in professional development.
Supporting children during learning activities, developing English and maths skills, using ICT effectively, and implementing assessment for learning strategies.
Supporting speech, language and communication development, understanding bilingual learners' needs, and developing effective communication strategies.
Understanding how to support learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, creating inclusive learning environments.
Supporting children during transitions, understanding the role of play, leisure and extra-curricular activities in young people's development.
This advanced diploma opens doors to specialist teaching support roles and provides excellent progression opportunities to higher-level qualifications and leadership positions within educational settings.
Graduates progress into specialist and senior roles across educational settings:
Continue your professional development with university-level qualifications:
Assessment is through a comprehensive portfolio of evidence that demonstrates both theoretical understanding and practical competence. This approach allows you to show your skills through various methods including written assignments, practical observations, case studies, and reflective practice documentation.
As this diploma focuses on demonstrating competence in both skills and knowledge, you will need to be working or undertaking a practical placement in a learning environment (school or college) during your studies. We recommend a total of 200 hours of placement in a real work environment to ensure you gain comprehensive practical experience.
Our placement support team works with local schools and colleges to help arrange suitable placements for students who are not currently working in education. We provide full guidance on placement expectations, professional conduct, and how to maximise your learning experience.