QCF Level 3 Award in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools


This Level 3 programme is delivered over 4-6 months. Candidates attend four face to face workshops to cover the Knowledge units of the qualification. Successful completion of the programme leads to QCF Level 3 Award in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.

What is QCF?
The Qualification and Credits Framework (QCF) is the new national standard framework for vocational qualifications and replaces NVQ programmes. The units for this qualification have been developed by TDA (now the Teaching Agency) in line with TA occupational standards.

Who is this course for?
Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants / Cover Supervisors

This course is suitable for those whose working role requires competence across a varied range of responsibilities such as curriculum resources, cover supervision, extra-curricular activities or supporting pupils with additional needs.

Course Content
There are 4 knowledge workshops which will assessed by completing a workbook for each unit

Knowledge Units
  • Communication and Professional Relationships With Children, Young People and Adults
  • Schools as Organisations
  • Understand Child and Young Person Development
  • Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

    • Assessment
    Candidates are required to demonstrate competence in all units. Assessment is by a combination of attendance at knowledge unit workshops and completing written workbooks and eLearning tasks.

    Course Tutor
    Phil Howarth BSc PGCE, with over 35 years teaching experience, is the course tutor for the Knowledge unit workshops. Upon enrolment we will allocate a qualified assessor to support you in school. All staff have appropriate Assessor qualifications, occupational experience and current CRB checks.

    Current Course Fees: £495
    This includes registration, workshop attendance and materials, access to the programme eLearning pages and resources, assessment and certification.

    Course Applications
    Click here to apply. For further information please contact the Programme Team: info@literacymatters.com or Tel: 08442 779569