Overview
The course covers all aspects of learning support in theory and practice. The qualification introduces a range of topical areas, including supporting children with mental health issues, understanding specific learning difficulties and working with children to improve language and numeracy skills. You'll have a formal qualification to help secure employment as a classroom or learning support assistant. Alternatively you may consider further study to move into teaching.
Programme Structure
What you will study
- Professional Practice
- Planning
- Observing
- Assessing and Recording.
How you will study
The course combines academic study with work based learning, so you will need to be in work or have a relevant work placement (paid or voluntary) for at least 12 hours per week. This practical element means you'll apply your learning to a real environment.Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Campus Location
- Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Typical entry requirements:- HNC, HND and Foundation Degrees – You would usually need a relevant BTEC level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A level; or DE grades at A level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (all Passes).
- Alternative acceptable level 3 qualifications include CLANSA, OCR, CACHE Diploma in Childcare, NNEB and DWS. You will need to provide evidence of a relevant job/placement. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
- Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent).
Work experience
If you do not meet the typical entry requirements criteria, your life and work experience will be taken into consideration. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be accepted, such as NVQ level 3, CACHE Diploma, NNEB, or OCN and OCR level 3.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents2320 GBP / year≈ 2320 GBP / year
Funding
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