FdA Teaching and Learning Support

This Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support provides you with the knowledge, skills and experience to support teaching and learning in a variety of settings. You will explore current issues and debates in education, as well as gaining practical experience through school placements. This course is designed for those who want to pursue a career in teaching or related fields, such as educational psychology or policy-making. The course will prepare you for further study at master's level or entry into the workforce as a qualified teaching assistant.

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Our experienced tutors will provide you with the guidance and support you need to succeed in this challenging but rewarding field. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated teaching and learning centre, and will be able to benefit from our strong partnerships with local schools and educational institutions. By completing this course, you will gain a solid foundation for your future career in education.

Why Choose the University of Worcester for Teacher Training?

The University of Worcester is renowned for its excellence in teacher training and education. Our experienced staff will provide you with the highest quality teaching and support, ensuring that you are well-prepared for your future career. Our strong partnerships with local schools and educational institutions will also give you valuable hands-on experience and opportunities to network with professionals in the field.

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.

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.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.