Focus Awards Level 3 Award In Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools (RQF)

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Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

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Do you have a passion for shaping young minds and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools offers you the perfect opportunity to begin a fulfilling career in education. This qualification provides a solid introduction to the principles of teaching and learning. You’ll explore …

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Do you have a passion for shaping young minds and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools offers you the perfect opportunity to begin a fulfilling career in education.

This qualification provides a solid introduction to the principles of teaching and learning. You’ll explore essential topics such as child development, communication, safeguarding, and the structure of school environments. With this knowledge, you’ll be ready to play a vital role in helping students reach their full potential.

Developed in line with awarding body standards, the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is a professional qualification designed to improve your career prospects. It introduces you to the fundamental skills needed to support teaching and learning in primary, secondary, or special school settings. Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to communicate effectively, promote a safe learning environment, and support children’s emotional and educational growth.

Take the first step toward a rewarding future—enrol today and start building a successful career in education!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have gained the essential knowledge and understanding needed to effectively support teaching and learning in a school environment. You will learn how to:

1. Understand the role of support staff and how they contribute to effective teaching and learning.
2. Communicate clearly and confidently with children, young people, and adults within a school setting.
3. Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils, teachers, and colleagues.
4. Gain insight into how schools are structured, governed, and operate as organisations.
5. Explore how children and young people develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
6. Recognise signs of safeguarding concerns and learn how to protect the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
7. Apply professional standards and best practices to promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

By mastering these skills, you’ll be fully prepared to play an active and positive role in helping students succeed and thrive in their educational journey.

Career Opportunities

Once qualified, you’ll be equipped to work confidently in educational settings such as primary, secondary, or special schools. Potential roles include:

- 1. 1. - 1. Senior Teaching Assistant
      - 2. Senior Learning Support Assistant
      - 3. Senior Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant

Course Description

- 1. 1. - To complete the qualification, learners must achieve all four mandatory units, earning a total of 12 credits.

Qualification Purpose

- 1. 1. - This Level 3 Award is a knowledge-based qualification aimed at individuals working or aspiring to work in roles that support teaching and learning. It helps you develop the essential understanding needed to work effectively within a school environment, focusing on areas such as communication, child development, safeguarding, and the overall school context.

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

- 1. 1. - Total Qualification Time comprises GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning, including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given for qualification, is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 120 hours. Total Credit value 12.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance, or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or other appropriate education or training providers.

Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 80 hours.

Who Can Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

1. Aspiring teaching assistants seeking formal qualifications.
2. Current school staff looking to enhance their skills and knowledge.
3. Anyone passionate about supporting children and young people in education.
4. Individuals looking for a nationally recognised qualification to advance their career.

Entry Requirements

- There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is open to anyone aged 16 or older who wishes to gain the skills and understanding necessary to work in a school environment.

Progression Opportunities

- 1. - After completing this qualification, learners can progress to higher-level study or related qualifications such as:

- 1. - - 1. Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
      - 2. Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools
      - 3. Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
      - 4. Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeships in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Assessment Methods

- 1. - Assessment is carried out through a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your understanding and achievement of all learning outcomes. Evidence can include:

1. Assessor observations and practical demonstrations
2. Witness testimonies
3. Written assignments, projects, or reports
4. Worksheets and learner-produced materials
5. Oral and written questioning
6. Peer or learner feedback
7. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Evidence may be collected from real or simulated work settings, as permitted by the relevant sector body.

Start your educational journey today with the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools — a nationally recognised qualification that opens the door to a rewarding and impactful career in education.

Qualification

Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Disclaimer:

Online Training Academy is an approved affiliate of Training Express. Under this partnership, the qualification will be delivered and assessed by Training Express.

Course Curriculum

Induction Form

Induction Form

Registration Entry Form

Registration Entry Form

Unit 1: Communication and Professional Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults

Support Materials

1. The Principles of Developing Positive Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults

2. Communication with Children, Young People and Adults

3. Legislation, Policies and Procedures for Confidentiality and Sharing Information, Including Data Protection

Unit 2: Schools as Organisations

Support Materials

1. The Structure of Education from Early Years to Post-compulsory Education
2. How Schools are Organised in Terms of Roles and Responsibilities
3. Ethos, Mission, Aims and Values of a School
4. Laws and Codes of Practice Affecting Work in Schools
5. The Purpose of School Policies and Procedures
6. The Wider Context in Which Schools Operate

Unit 3: Understand Child and Young Person Development

Support Materials

1. Different Aspects of Development From Birth to Adulthood

2. Personal and External Factors That Affect Child Development

3. Theories of Development and Frameworks to Support Development

4. Monitoring and Assessing Children

5. Barriers to the Development of Children and Young People

6. Early Intervention

7. Possible Effects of Different Transitions on Children and Young People’s Development

Unit 4: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

Support Materials

1. Current Legislation and National Guidelines for Safeguarding
2. Safeguard Children and Young People
3. Inquiries and Serious Case Reviews and Sharing the Findings to Inform Practice
4. Data Protection, Information Handling and Sharing
5. A Person-Centred Culture
6. Partnership Working and Safeguarding
7. Roles and Responsibilities of Different Organisations
8. Policies and Procedures to Protect Children and Young People and Adults Who Work With Them
9. How to Report Concerns about Practice in the Work Setting
10. Child Abuse Indicators
11. Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse
12. Concept of bullying
13. Develop Self-esteem and Self-confidence
14. Resilience
15. Strategies to Help Children Protect Themselves
16. Empowerment
17. Importance of E-safety

Course Curriculum

Induction Form
Registration Entry Form
Unit 1: Communication and Professional Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults
Support Materials
	1. The Principles of Developing Positive Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults	00:00:00
	2. Communication with Children, Young People and Adults	00:00:00
	3. Legislation, Policies and Procedures for Confidentiality and Sharing Information, Including Data Protection	00:00:00
Unit 2: Schools as Organisations
Support Materials
	1. The Structure of Education from Early Years to Post-compulsory Education	00:00:00
	2. How Schools are Organised in Terms of Roles and Responsibilities	00:00:00
	3. Ethos, Mission, Aims and Values of a School	00:00:00
	4. Laws and Codes of Practice Affecting Work in Schools	00:00:00
	5. The Purpose of School Policies and Procedures	00:00:00
	6. The Wider Context in Which Schools Operate	00:00:00
Unit 3: Understand Child and Young Person Development
Support Materials
	1. Different Aspects of Development From Birth to Adulthood	00:00:00
	2. Personal and External Factors That Affect Child Development	00:00:00
	3. Theories of Development and Frameworks to Support Development	00:00:00
	4. Monitoring and Assessing Children	00:00:00
	5. Barriers to the Development of Children and Young People	00:00:00
	6. Early Intervention	00:00:00
	7. Possible Effects of Different Transitions on Children and Young People’s Development	00:00:00
Unit 4: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Support Materials
	1. Current Legislation and National Guidelines for Safeguarding	00:00:00
	2. Safeguard Children and Young People	00:00:00
	3. Inquiries and Serious Case Reviews and Sharing the Findings to Inform Practice	00:00:00
	4. Data Protection, Information Handling and Sharing	00:00:00
	5. A Person-Centred Culture	00:00:00
	6. Partnership Working and Safeguarding	00:00:00
	7. Roles and Responsibilities of Different Organisations	00:00:00
	8. Policies and Procedures to Protect Children and Young People and Adults Who Work With Them	00:00:00
	9. How to Report Concerns about Practice in the Work Setting	00:00:00
	10. Child Abuse Indicators	00:00:00
	11. Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse	00:00:00
	12. Concept of bullying	00:00:00
	13. Develop Self-esteem and Self-confidence	00:00:00
	14. Resilience	00:00:00
	15. Strategies to Help Children Protect Themselves	00:00:00
	16. Empowerment	00:00:00
	17. Importance of E-safety	00:00:00