A nationally recognised qualification for those supporting pupils and teachers in school settings
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
A nationally recognised qualification for those supporting pupils and teachers in school settings
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RFQ)
entry requirements
Learners must be working or volunteering in a school setting
qualification
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
time commitment
185 guided learning hours. Maximum 24 months duration
Is this course for me?
This course is designed for individuals who are already working, or planning to work, in a school environment and who directly support teaching and learning.
It is suitable for:
- Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Classroom Assistants
- Support staff working with children and young people
You will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to effectively support pupils, teachers and the wider school community.
Already supporting learning in a school but don’t yet hold a recognised qualification?
This qualification provides formal recognition of your role and supports progression within the education sector.
About this course
The Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is a nationally accredited qualification designed for members of the school workforce who directly support the learning of pupils.
The course covers key areas such as:
- Supporting learning activities
- Child development
- Safeguarding and wellbeing
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Assessment for learning
- Positive behaviour management
The qualification develops both theoretical understanding and practical competence, ensuring learners are confident, capable and compliant within a school setting.
Delivery information:
This course is delivered 100% online via distance learning, allowing you to study around existing work and personal commitments.
Learners work through structured online materials and submit evidence electronically.
What is included?
- All-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs
- Full tutor support throughout the course
- Online learning platform access
- Portfolio-based assessment
- Certification upon successful completion
How will i be assessed?
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence.
Evidence may include:
- Written assignments
- Professional discussions
- Witness testimonies
- Assessor observations
- Work-based evidence from your school role
There are no exams. All assessment is internally assessed and quality assured in line with Focus Awards requirements.
How long will it take?
The course is designed to fit around full-time work.
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 185
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 320 hours
- Maximum completion period: 24 months
Learners progress at their own pace within the allocated timeframe.
Accredited
qualification:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a recognised, fully accredited qualification & Certificate:
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. RQF Level: 3. Credits: 32
Accreditation no: 601/6105/X
Course content:
Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve the qualification and be working or volunteering in a school setting.
Each unit contributes to a comprehensive portfolio of evidence.
Units include:
- Communication and professional relationships
- Schools as organisations
- Supporting learning activities
- Promoting positive behaviour
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Supporting assessment for learning
- Child and young person development
- Safeguarding children and young people
- Health and safety in school settings
- Personal and professional development
Our state-of-the-art learning platform
How you will learn with us
We use Moodle™ – the most popular Learning Platform around the globe. To date, over 2 billion students have enrolled on courses worldwide using the Moodle™ Platform.
The platform is available on every device, with your course information and study materials organised so that it is easy to complete your work, your assignments, submit them and get tutor feedback. You can come back to exactly where you left off whenever you take a break. It also includes a community of learners and connects you with your tutor.
Frequestly asked questions:
Up to 24 months. Learners work at their own pace.
Yes. Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is an Ofqual-regulated RQF qualification.
It is nationally recognised in England and Northern Ireland. International recognition depends on employers or organisations.
Yes. Learners must be working or volunteering in a school setting to complete the practical evidence.
Through a portfolio of work-based evidence. There are no exams.
Yes. Certification is issued upon successful completion.
Need more info?
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