Course Overview

For many young people, learning support assistants are an essential part of their educational journey. The role requires patience and integrity and brings with it considerable responsibilities and substantial rewards.

The Teaching and Learning Support FdA is designed for individuals who are currently working or volunteering within primary or secondary schools. It aims to draw upon your existing knowledge and experience and to support you to develop new skills and knowledge. With an emphasis on work-based assignments, your learning is orientated around your practical experience. The aim of this course is to further your personal and professional development and open the door to possible additional study and routes into teaching.

The course is timetabled over a single day in each teaching block to enable students to easily fit studying around their work commitments.

General Eligibility

32 UCAS Tariff points, plus current/recent experience of working with learners, a minimum of two years of experience employed or working in a voluntary capacity within an appropriate educational setting is desirable.

The normal minimum entry requirement for Foundation Degree courses is the possession of 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) and 1 A Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).

Key skills at Level 3 may be allowed to contribute up to 20 UCAS tariff points towards meeting the condition of an offer until they are removed from the UCAS Tariff. These Skills do not satisfy the subject knowledge requirements for courses requiring specific GCSE subjects.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognized equivalent).