Technical Occupational Entry in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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.
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 duration of the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). At Diploma level, CACHE recommends that the learner undertakes 200 hours of placement in a real work environment.

Will need a minimum of Functional Skills level 2 English and Maths or equivalent or a level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.

Students will be Internally assessed via assignments, projects and case studies and through observational assessments in the work placement and is then externally quality assured through a portfolio of evidence

Childhood and Youth Studies (FdA) UCEN
Childhood and Youth Studies (BA) UCEN
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Employment as level 3 Teaching Assistant

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

GM Local funding
Advanced learner loan
AEB