Early Years and Teaching Assistants
Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges (Work-based) (Adult Course)
This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.
This course aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college environment.
The qualification will build upon the experience, proven knowledge and skills of the learner, in a teaching and learning environment. It will challenge the learner in both daily practice and theoretical understanding.
Learners will research and develop skills and knowledge in leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through a range of methods.
Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner. The Advanced Practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce.
When will I start the course and how long will it take?
This course has flexible start dates throughout the year and will take one year to complete.
The course is mainly assessed in the workplace and you will be assigned a tutor/assessor at the beginning of the course, who will work with you throughout the programme.
There is no full class room activity, the candidate will arrange to meet the assessor in College or at their place of work.
What will I study?
During this course, you will study the following units:
- Unit 1: Enabling individuals to learn
- Unit 2: Understand how to support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing
- Unit 3: Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college setting
- Unit 4: Working with families or other professionals in a school or college setting
- Unit 5: Implement change in a school or college setting
How is it assessed?
The course is assessed using an online portfolio of work. You will be required to provide evidence for 5 mandatory units using a range of methods, which include written assignments, work products, and witness statement.
As part of this qualification you will also undertake a small scale research project.
Each learner will be assigned an assessor who will support you through your qualification.
Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?
Learners must be employed in a suitable role within a school or college. Experience, knowledge and an understanding of working in schools or colleges is a requirement for this CPD qualification.
Previous study at Level 3 would be beneficial but is not essential.
What are the course fees?
The total cost of this course is £811.
If you are aged 19 or over, you could also choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees enabling you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility isn't dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments don't start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For more information, please visit our dedicated Advanced Learner Loan page.
There are also a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.
If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.
What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?
On completion of this course, you could choose to progress onto higher education. Alternatively, you may progress within the workforce in the following job roles and responsibilities:
- Higher Level Practitioner/Teaching Assistant
- Leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities
Are you
ready to apply?
Simply fill in our online form here.
However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.
Please note, we have taken our utmost care to describe and show course information as accurately as possible. St Helens College reserves the right to amend, remove and add courses in the future. This information cannot be considered contractual and advertised course fees are subject to change.
Ref: Tamara HallidayLevel 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Adult Course)
This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.
This course is suitable for those who currently work or volunteer in a role where they support teachers and pupils in their learning within a school environment. This course will allow you to gain a formal qualification which will allow you to develop and demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
When will I start the course and how long will it take?
There are two pathways in which you can study this course, a classroom based learning route and a workplace learning route.
Classroom-Based Learning Route
This route has start dates (day option and evening option) in September and is classroom based, delivered one day per week in College.
The evening route is on a Tuesday, from 5.00pm - 9.00pm and the day route is on a Wednesday, from 9.30am - 3.00pm.
Workplace Learning Route
This route has flexible start dates throughout the year and is mainly assessed in the workplace. You will need to be in paid employment or have a volunteer placement within a school or college supporting children and young people aged 5 to 19 years of age.
The duration of the course is usually one year, however, on this work-based learning route, you may complete earlier. At the beginning of the course you will be assigned an assessor who will work with you throughout the programme.
More information can be provided upon application.
What will I study?
You will develop the theoretical understanding gained from a range of mandatory units, including:
- Schools and colleges as organisations
- Support health and safety in a learning environment
- Understand how to safeguard children and young people
- Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Understand how children and young people develop
- Support positive behaviour in children and young people
- Support children and young people during learning activities
- Support English and maths skills
- Support the use of ICT in the learning environment
- Support assessment for learning
- Engage in personal and professional development
- Support children and young people's speech, language and communication
- Understand how to support bilingual learners
- Understand how to support learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- Understanding the importance of play
How is it assessed?
You will be fully supported by your tutor/assessor during delivery sessions. You will link the theory that has been taught on the course to your practical work in the form of direct observation case studies, activities, reflective logs, diaries and practice files.
During the course you will build an online portfolio of evidence and will need access to a laptop or PC.
Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?
No formal qualifications are necessary, although you may find having a relevant level 2 qualification or experience within an educational setting, as well as a good standard of English and maths beneficial.
What are the course fees?
The total cost of this course is £2,225. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
If you are aged 19 or over, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees. An Advanced Learner Loan enables you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility is not dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments do not start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For more information, please visit our dedicated Advanced Learner Loan page.
There are also a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.
If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.
What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress onto the HLTA status, increasing your employability and credibility in the workplace. You will also be able to progress onto foundation degrees. You could also choose to stay at University Centre St Helens to undertake the foundation degree in Early Years Practice.
Are you
ready to apply?
Simply fill in our online form here.
However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.
Please note, we have taken our utmost care to describe and show course information as accurately as possible. St Helens College reserves the right to amend, remove and add courses in the future. This information cannot be considered contractual and advertised course fees are subject to change.
Ref: Julie Houlton/Tammy HallidayLevel 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Adult Course)
This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.
This course is designed for those who wish to progress into a role which supports teachers and pupils with their learning in a school environment.
When will I start the course and how long will it take?
There are two pathways in which you can study this course, a classroom based learning route and a workplace learning route.
Classroom-Based Learning Route
This route has start dates (day option and evening option) in September and is classroom based, delivered one day per week in College. You will also spend one day per week on a voluntary work placement within an education setting of your choice. You will need to seek and secure this independently although we can help you with this.
The day route is on a Tuesday, from 9.30am - 3.00pm.
Workplace Learning Route
This route has flexible start dates throughout the year and is mainly assessed in the workplace. You will need to be in paid employment or have a volunteer placement within a school or college supporting children and young people aged 5 to 19 years of age.
The duration of the course is usually one year, however, on this work-based learning route, you may complete earlier. At the beginning of the course you will be assigned an assessor who will work with you throughout the programme.
More information can be provided upon application.
What will I study?
You will develop the theoretical understanding gained from a range of units, including:
- Child and young person development
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Communication and professional relationships with children
- Young people and adults
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
- Help improve own and team practice in schools
- Maintain and support relationships with children and young people
- Support children and young peoples' health and safety
- Support children and young people's positive behaviour
How is it assessed?
You will be fully supported by your tutor/assessor during delivery sessions. You will link the theory that has been taught on the course to your practical work in the form of direct observation case studies, activities, reflective logs, diaries and practice files.
During the course you will build an online portfolio of evidence and will need access to a laptop or PC.
Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?
No formal qualifications are necessary, although you may find having a relevant level 1 qualification beneficial.
What are the course fees?
The total cost of this course is £633. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
There are also a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.
If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.
What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?
Upon successful completion of this course you may choose to seek out employment as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant or special needs assistant. Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto our Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification.
Are you
ready to apply?
Simply fill in our online form here.
However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.
Please note, we have taken our utmost care to describe and show course information as accurately as possible. St Helens College reserves the right to amend, remove and add courses in the future. This information cannot be considered contractual and advertised course fees are subject to change.
Ref: Julie Houlton/Tammy Halliday
Inspiring Success
"I've loved my time on the course, and it has prepared me to work towards my dream of becoming a Primary School Teacher."
Antony, Level 3 Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education
