Age 16-18
- Expert-level adult course in this subject area at New City College.
- Higher-level teaching assistant roles, careers in special educational needs support, or further study in education and child development.
Course Overview
Fee disclaimer
- This course is FREE for most students.
- A £30 membership fee applies to all students.
- You may be eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan.
- The course fee listed is the maximum you could pay.
- No payment is required when you apply. After submitting your application, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your eligibility for free or discounted fees and guide you through the next steps.
- You might be surprised at how many ways you can qualify for funding. Check your eligibility here.
Entry requirements
Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 or equivalent experience and currently working or volunteering in a learning environment (school or college) for a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Course information
The Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3 Diploma (NCFE) builds on Level 2 and offers a deeper understanding of supporting students in the classroom, including working with children with additional needs and developing teaching resources.
Suitable for teaching assistants, classroom support staff, or those interested in working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.
Key topics
- Child development
- Special educational needs
- Classroom support
- Behaviour management
- Learning support
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You will be required to produce a personal portfolio of evidence demonstrating your understanding and competence in practice of the learning outcomes of the Level 2 qualification. All students will attend a work placement to gain real work experience a
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Support roles for children with additional needs are expanding, and teaching assistants with specialist skills are highly sought after.
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- Expert teaching: Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
- Flexible study options: Part-time, evening and online learning available
- Career progression routes: From entry level to professional qualifications
- Outstanding support: One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
- Ofsted-rated Outstanding: Quality teaching and support you can trust
- Modern facilities: Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
- Employer links: Courses shaped by local and national job market needs
Select your campus option to apply
Dates
Schedule
Max. fee if paid
Start: 07/09/2026
End: 30/07/2027
Tue to Wed (09:30 - 14:30)
£2400.00
Dates
Schedule
Max. fee if paid
Start: 08/09/2026
End: 30/07/2027
Tue (18:00 - 21:00)
£2400.00
Dates
Schedule
Max. fee if paid
Start: 11/09/2026
End: 30/07/2027
Fri (09:30 - 14:00)
£2400.00
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