Learning support and teaching assistant

Work alongside teachers to help children and young people learn. This pathway takes you from a first qualification through to a level 3 diploma, with English and maths available alongside if you need them.

Employment pathway
5 qualifications
Funding available

Qualifications on this pathway

You do not have to take all of these. We will help you build the right combination for where you are now and where you want to get to.

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Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

The starting qualification for teaching assistant and classroom support roles. You need to be working or on placement in a school or college.

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Level 3 Diploma

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

The full teaching assistant diploma. Sixteen units, UCAS points, and a placement in a school or college throughout.

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Level 3 Certificate

Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs

Understand how to support children and young people with special educational needs, including speech, language and communication needs.

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Entry 1 to level 2

Functional Skills English

Entry 1 through to level 2. Reading, writing, and speaking and listening, assessed separately so you can build up at your own pace.

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Entry 1 to level 2

Functional Skills Mathematics

Entry 1 through to level 2. Practical maths for work and everyday life, with 75 per cent of the assessment based on solving real problems.

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Also included

Learners on this pathway can also complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a work placement of 81 to 200 hours, arranged with us.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us where you are now and what you want to do. We will map out a route and tell you honestly what it involves.

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