Overview

This adult-only (19+) part-time course is designed for those who work, or wish to work, with children and young people in an educational setting.

Whether you are currently employed or volunteering as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor, bilingual support assistant or special educational needs assistant, this course will help you gain a recognised qualification and develop your professional skills.

On successful completion, you will achieve the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

If you have been out of education for some time, do not let that hold you back. Our tutors have extensive experience supporting adults returning to study and will help you build confidence in a friendly and supportive classroom environment.

What will I study?

Personal and professional development
Child development/transitions
Schools and colleges as organisations
Safeguarding
Health and safety
Behaviour
Speech, language and communication
Supporting learning activities
English/maths and ICT
Special educational needs
Bilingual learners
Role of play.

Start date, attendance and fee

Start dates - This course runs twice a year, please contact us for more information.
Attendance - TBC
Fee - £2,225

Don’t let paying for the course hold you back from achieving your goals. You can split the cost of this course over four instalments. If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£556.25) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then to be completed to enable the college to collect further three bi-monthly payments of £556.25. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.

Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.

Adult learning support and guidance

Starting something new can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. From careers guidance to mental health and wellbeing, we’re here to support you before you apply and throughout your time with us.
Visit our adult support page

Entry requirements
This course is only available to adults aged 19+.
- Completion of the Teaching Assistant and Early Years Educator - Fast Track to Level 3 induction course and a satisfactory DBS check if you're not currently in employment within an early years or foundation stage classroom environment.
Assessment
You will be assessed through coursework, one-to-one reviews and observation of practice within the early years sector.
Progression
- Teaching assistant in schools and colleges
- Teaching and learning mentor
- Higher level teaching assistant
- Progression to higher education including FdA Education or degree in Primary Education (QTS)*.
*To find out how many UCAS points this course carries, and to receive advice on your Higher Education options, please contact the college’s enquiries team on 0808 100 3626 and ask to be transferred to the Head of Department for this subject area. They can provide the most up-to-date information.
As a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may also be eligible for a range of benefits if you choose to progress to NTU after completing your course. For more information, please visit Progress NTU.
Careers
Qualifications gained
Supporting Teaching and Learning Diploma NCFE L3.
Studying Education and Early Years at West Notts College
Visit our education and early years subject area to explore the full range of courses available.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.