FdA Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Foundation Degree (Level 5) - Part-time

If you’re currently working in a school in Key Stage One or Two, this course will allow you to progress your career towards Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) following successful completion of the foundation degree and a top-up year to achieve a full degree.

During the course you’ll be able to relate assignments and study to the Key Stage(s) that you are working in.

You could pursue Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status whilst studying on the course.

You’ll need to work for at least ten hours per week in a suitable post. A statement of support and commitment from your employer/ mentor stating that they will be able to meet the full range of roles and responsibilities in the workplace will be needed.

We are one of the largest providers of Level 3 Teaching Assistant/ Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications in the East Midlands. This programme builds on the success of this outstanding provision.

We have worked with local authorities in planning this course to ensure it is meeting the needs of practitioners who are involved in this changing role.

You’ll study the following subjects:

• Study skills and current initiatives
• Personal development and professional practice
• Understanding and supporting literacy and numeracy skills
• Anti-discriminatory practice
• Assessment for learning
• Development and wellbeing
• Understanding and supporting science in the curriculum
• Safeguarding children - child protection
• Meeting individual needs
• Managing behaviour
• Working with parents and carers to support children
• Educational concepts
• Managing your professional role

Nottingham College is proud to have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Bronze Award for high quality student experience and outcomes. You can read more about this on the Office for Students website.