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

Name: Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | Complete 12-Credit Course Online
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Get started with the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) and gain the essential knowledge required to support children, young people and teaching staff within educational settings. This regulated Focus Awards qualification is delivered through flexible online learning, allowing you to study at your own pace while developing your understanding of child development, safeguarding, school organisation and professional practice. Below are the key facts you need to know before enrolling.

Awarding organisationFocus Awards

Qualification number601/6103/6

Study modeOnline

DurationFlexible

Credits12 Credits

AssessmentPortfolio of Evidence

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About This Qualification

The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is a regulated, knowledge-based qualification designed for people who want to develop their understanding of supporting teaching and learning in a school environment.

The qualification is suitable for existing school support staff, people preparing to work in a school and learners who want to progress towards a higher-level teaching assistant or specialist support role.

It develops essential knowledge relating to communication, professional relationships, school organisation, child and young person development, safeguarding, confidentiality, legislation and the wider education context.

Because this is a knowledge-based qualification, learners are not required to be employed in a school in order to enrol. However, access to school policies, procedures and realistic examples may support understanding and assignment development.

Who Is This Course For?

The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is suitable for:

People who want to begin a career as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant.
Existing school support staff who want to strengthen their professional knowledge.
Volunteers who support children and young people in educational settings.
People preparing to apply for teaching assistant or school support roles.
Learners who want to understand how schools are organised and regulated.
Individuals who want to develop knowledge of child development and safeguarding.
Support staff seeking progression to a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma qualification.
Learners who are not currently employed in a school but want to prepare for future employment.

What You Will Learn

Through the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, you will develop knowledge and understanding across four important areas of school support practice.

Communication and Professional Relationships

Understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults, build positive professional relationships and manage disagreements appropriately.

Schools as Organisations

Explore the education system, school structures, roles and responsibilities, school ethos, legislation, policies and the wider context in which schools operate.

Child and Young Person Development

Understand patterns of development from birth to 19 years, factors that influence development, monitoring methods, early intervention and transitions.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Develop knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection, partnership working, signs of harm, bullying, online safety, resilience and wellbeing.

Qualification Structure / Units

Qualification Structure

To achieve the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF), learners must successfully complete all four mandatory units and achieve a total of 12 credits.

Unit Title	Unit Reference	Level	Credits	GLH
Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults	F/601/3327	3	2	10
Schools as Organisations	A/601/3326	3	3	15
Understand Child and Young Person Development	L/601/1693	3	4	30
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People	Y/601/1695	3	3	25
Qualification Total	—	—	12 Credits	80 GLH

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 Hours

Entry Requirements

Learners should normally be aged 16 or above.
No previous teaching assistant qualification is required.
Learners do not need to be employed in a school.
Learners should have sufficient written English to complete Level 3 assignments.
Learners should have basic digital skills for online study and evidence submission.
Learners should be prepared to research school policies, legislation and professional practice.

This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.

Practical / Workplace Requirements

This is a knowledge-based qualification. Learners are not required to demonstrate practical workplace competence and do not need to be working in a school.

Assessment focuses on knowledge and understanding of communication, school organisation, child development and safeguarding. Learners may use examples from employment, volunteering, previous experience, case studies or research where appropriate.

Learners must not include confidential or personally identifiable information about children, young people, families, colleagues or schools in their assignments. Any examples must be anonymised and handled in accordance with safeguarding and data-protection principles.

How You Will Be Assessed

The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence. Learners must demonstrate achievement of every learning outcome and assessment criterion within all four mandatory units.

Portfolio evidence may include:

Written assignments
Worksheets and structured learning activities
Projects or reports
Records of oral or written questioning
Learner reports
Relevant work products, where available
Recognition of Prior Learning, where appropriate and approved
Other valid evidence agreed by the assessor

Although the specification permits a range of portfolio evidence, this qualification is knowledge-based. Most learners will therefore complete written assignments, structured activities, research tasks and assessor questions rather than practical observations.

The qualification is graded on a Pass / Refer basis. There is no traditional final examination.

How Online Learning Works

Following enrolment, learners receive access to SJA Global Academia's online Learning Management System, where they can study each mandatory unit and complete their portfolio at a flexible pace.

Structured learning materials for all four mandatory units
Unit-by-unit assignment guidance
Safeguarding and legislation research guidance
Templates and portfolio-development support
Online submission of assignments and supporting evidence
Assessor feedback explaining any additional work required

There are no compulsory regular live classes within the standard flexible delivery model. One-to-one tutorials may be arranged when learners require additional guidance.

Because this is a knowledge-based qualification, the full programme can be completed online without a school placement.

Tutor Support

The standard flexible delivery model does not include compulsory regular live classes. Learners study through the online Learning Management System and contact their tutor or assessor when support is required.

Email Support

Contact your tutor or assessor by email for guidance about learning materials, assignments or assessment requirements.

WhatsApp Support

Receive convenient support through WhatsApp for appropriate course, assessment and administrative enquiries.

One-to-One Tutorials

Request an individual online tutorial when you need further explanation, assignment guidance or study support.

Assessment Feedback

Receive constructive assessor feedback explaining whether your work meets the assessment criteria and what further evidence may be required.

Portfolio Guidance

Access guidance on organising your written assignments, research and supporting evidence into a clear portfolio.

Certification & Recognition

Upon successful completion of all four mandatory units and once your assessor has confirmed that you have met all assessment requirements, your achievement will proceed through the required quality assurance and certification process.

Following assessor confirmation, your portfolio will undergo Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and, where applicable, External Quality Assurance (EQA) and awarding organisation approval. If additional evidence or clarification is requested during the quality assurance process, you must provide the required information before certification can be finalised.

Certification is normally issued within 3–5 weeks following assessor confirmation, subject to successful completion of the required quality assurance and awarding organisation processes. Please note that this is an estimated timeframe and is not a guaranteed certificate issue date.

Once certification has been completed, you will receive an electronic certificate (e-Certificate) confirming your achievement of the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF).

A printed certificate is also available on request for an additional £7 administration fee, plus the applicable UK or international postage/courier charges.

Career Opportunities

The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools develops the knowledge required for entry-level and support roles in school and education settings.

Teaching Assistant

Use the knowledge gained to strengthen applications for teaching assistant roles, subject to employer requirements.

Learning Support Assistant

Support pupils with learning, communication, participation and access to classroom activities.

Classroom Support Assistant

Assist teachers and pupils by supporting learning activities and maintaining positive professional relationships.

Special Educational Needs Support

Develop a foundation for supporting children and young people with additional needs or disabilities.

School Volunteer

Build relevant knowledge before volunteering or progressing into paid support work within a school.

Pastoral Support Assistant

Develop knowledge relevant to pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, behaviour and professional communication.

Progression Routes

Learners who complete the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools may progress to further qualifications in school support and education.

Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)
Further study in special educational needs, safeguarding or pastoral support
Employment or volunteering opportunities in schools, subject to employer requirements

Why Choose SJA Global Academia?

Fully Online Study

Complete the qualification online without needing a school placement or current employment in education.

Flexible Learning

Study at your own pace around work, family and personal commitments.

Clear Assignment Guidance

Receive structured unit-by-unit guidance explaining how to address each assessment criterion.

Experienced Tutor Support

Receive support from tutors and assessors with relevant education, training and assessment experience.

Affordable Payment Options

Choose full payment where available or begin an eligible qualification through SJA's flexible pay-as-you-progress option.

Quality-Assured Certification

Assessment decisions proceed through internal quality assurance and applicable awarding organisation processes.

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