Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Are you passionate about working with children and helping them thrive in their education? The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is designed to give you the skills and confidence you need to make a real difference in a school environment. With schools increasingly relying on well-trained teaching assistants and support staff, this course is your gateway to a fulfilling role in education.
This course takes you on a practical learning journey, covering everything from how to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, to understanding the key stages of child development. You’ll also gain crucial knowledge about safeguarding, school policies, and the wider context of education—all essential for creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Whether you’re new to the field or already working as a teaching assistant and looking to formalise your experience, this course is perfect for you. You can learn at your own pace, making it ideal for those juggling work, family, or other commitments. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to support learners of all ages and backgrounds, while playing a vital role in their development and wellbeing.
Ready to start a rewarding career in education? This ‘Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools’ course will help you take that next step towards becoming a confident, capable, and highly valued member of the school community.
Qualification Information
- Awarding Body: Focus Awards
- Qualification Number: 601/6103/6
- Qualification Credits: 12
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80 Hours
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 Hours
Qualification Purpose
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a knowledge based qualification aimed at those learners who work or wish to work in a support staff role within schools that directly support the teaching and learning of pupils. The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) aims to develop the knowledge and understanding for working in a school setting and covers areas such as safeguarding, communication, child development and understanding the school context. The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a knowledge based qualification, it can be taken by learners not yet employed in a school, or those in school who are seeking a higher level role.
Key Features of the Course:
- Nationally Recognised Qualification: Earn the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, a qualification accredited by Ofqual.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover essential topics such as effective communication, safeguarding, child development, and the structure of education systems.
- Practical Skills Development: Gain hands-on skills to support learning, manage classroom behaviour, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers.
- Understanding Child Development: Explore the stages of child growth, the factors influencing development, and how to support learners facing challenges.
- Policy and Compliance Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of school policies, data protection, and the wider educational framework.
- Flexible Learning Options: Study at your own pace with access to comprehensive resources, including handouts, templates, checklists, and video tutorials.
This course is designed to empower teachers with the tools and techniques needed to create a more inclusive, supportive, and inspiring educational environment.
What You Will Learn:
- Effective Communication Techniques – Learn how to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults in school settings.
- Understanding School Structures – Gain insights into how schools are organised, including staff roles, responsibilities, and school policies.
- Child Development Stages – Develop a clear understanding of the stages of child development and the factors influencing their growth and learning.
- Safeguarding Best Practices – Stay well-informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and how to respond to concerns regarding children’s welfare.
- Behaviour Management Strategies – Learn how to promote positive behaviour and handle challenging situations in a supportive manner.
- Adapting Learning Resources – Understand how to prepare and tailor learning materials to support individual and group learning needs.
- Assessment and Monitoring – Develop skills in assessing learners’ progress, providing feedback, and supporting individual learning goals.
- Building Teamwork and Collaboration – Enhance your ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers for improved learning outcomes.
- Confidentiality and Data Protection – Understand legal requirements for handling and sharing sensitive information in educational settings.
- Creating a Positive Learning Environment – Learn how to foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment that supports every learner’s success.
Assessment
This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
• Assessor observation
• Witness testimony
• Learner product
• Worksheets
• Assignments/projects/reports
• Record of oral and written questioning
• Learner and peer reports
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Certification
Upon successfully completing all assessments, you will receive the nationally recognised Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools certificate, issued by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. This certification serves as a formal recognition of your expertise, equipping you with the credentials to excel in school-based roles and unlocking numerous opportunities in the education sector.
Course Curriculum
- 9 sections
- 40 lectures
- EXPIRED total length
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Induction Form
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Registration Entry Form
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1. Current Legislation and National Guidelines for Safeguarding
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2. Safeguard Children and Young People
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3. Inquiries and Serious Case Reviews and Sharing the Findings to Inform Practice
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4. Data Protection, Information Handling and Sharing
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5. A Person-Centred Culture
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6. Partnership Working and Safeguarding
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7. Roles and Responsibilities of Different Organisations
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8. Policies and Procedures to Protect Children and Young People and Adults Who Work With Them
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9. How to Report Concerns about Practice in the Work Setting
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10. Child Abuse Indicators
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11. Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse
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12. Concept of bullying
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13. Develop Self-esteem and Self-confidence
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14. Resilience
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15. Strategies to Help Children Protect Themselves
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16. Empowerment
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17. Importance of E-safety
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Unit 04 Assignment
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This course includes:
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Access:1 Year access
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Units:40
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Level:Level 3 Award
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Certificate:Yes
