Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Diploma

This specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Diploma (awarded by Pearson Edexcel) is more than just educational development—it’s a career transformation. Designed for individuals who are already in a role supporting teaching and learning, this diploma provides essential skills to develop students’ academic and personal growth.

Explore effective strategies in literacy and numeracy support, learn how to plan engaging learning activities, and build productive relationships with pupils and teachers alike. The curriculum ensures participants are well-equipped to motivate students and manage classroom challenges effectively.

This Level 3 Diploma (awarded by Pearson Edexcel) in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools combines knowledge and practice for those specialist support staff roles that directly support teaching and learning.

Areas that will be covered during the course include:

• Planning and conducting learning activities
• Providing numeracy and literacy support
• Inclusion
• Developing productive relationships with pupils
• Motivating pupils
• Working with teachers
• Developing strategies for support

About You

You are already working in a in a role supporting teaching and learning and aiming to progress within this role or seek another.

You are committed to your professional development and are ready to take the next step in your career.

What You Need to Know

• You must also be in a role supporting teaching and learning.
• The course will consist of monthly online workshops.
• There will be a face to face visit every 6-8 weeks with an assessor at the school where you work.
• This course will take approximately 10 months to complete.
• Prior to enrolment you will need to undertake an initial assessment in English and achieve a minimum result.

To attend this course and complete the coursework, you need access to a good internet connection and a laptop, computer or tablet device. If you do not have a suitable device, please speak to an IAG advisor or your tutor about the Laptop Loan Scheme.

Qualification upon completion: Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Diploma

Once registered we will contact you to check your eligibility before starting the enrolment process. To be eligible for funding for this course, learners must:

• Be aged 19+
• Live in London
• Have not already achieved a L3 or above qualification. Please note if you earn under £27,007.50 you are eligible for funding even if you already have a L3 or above qualification
• Work within a suitable role

Please note if you are not eligible for funding we do provide a fee paying option of £900.