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Do you want to start a rewarding career as a teaching assistant? The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools is a great way to begin. This qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to support teachers, pupils, and the whole school community effectively.
During this course, you will learn how to work well with children, young people, and adults in a school setting. You’ll explore how to support learning activities, encourage positive behaviour, and promote equality and inclusion. You will also understand how to help keep children and young people safe and healthy. This qualification includes 44 credits and is awarded by Qualifi, a trusted UK awarding body known for high-quality vocational courses.
When you complete this diploma, you’ll be ready to take on roles such as teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or similar positions in primary or secondary schools. It will help you build confidence and play an essential role in assisting students to succeed. This qualification is awarded by Qualifi, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body, and is not listed on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL). For any queries regarding EYQL recognition, learners may contact the awarding body directly.
Learners are required to complete 83 credits to achieve the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator). The fifteen mandatory units contribute a total of 83 credits, ensuring that all the necessary competencies for the qualification are covered without the need for additional credits from optional units.
Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 610/0013/6
| Unit Ref | Title | Level | TQT | GLH | Credit values |
| L/650/0038 | Supporting healthy lifestyles for children through food, nutrition and exercise | 3 | 40 | 22 | 4 |
| M/650/0039 | Supporting physical care routines for children and for unwell children | 3 | 40 | 24 | 4 |
| Y/650/0040 | Promoting children’s emotional well-being, social and emotional development | 3 | 70 | 45 | 7 |
| A/650/0041 | Understanding the needs of the mother and baby pre-conception, during pregnancy and the first year of life | 3 | 40 | 15 | 3 |
| K/650/0046 | The role of the Early Years practitioner | 3 | 20 | 10 | 2 |
| L/650/0047 | Legislation relating to Early Years practice | 3 | 90 | 60 | 9 |
| M/650/0048 | Working in partnership | 3 | 30 | 20 | 3 |
| R/650/0049 | Supporting children through play in Early Years | 3 | 140 | 90 | 14 |
| A/650/0050 | Developing the literacy, mathematical and communication skills of children | 3 | 100 | 70 | 10 |
| D/650/0051 | Understand the needs of the child in preparing for school | 3 | 20 | 12 | 2 |
| F/650/0052 | Understanding children’s cognitive development | 3 | 50 | 30 | 5 |
| H/650/0053 | Promoting the physical development of children | 3 | 40 | 25 | 4 |
| J/650/0054 | Supporting children with additional needs | 3 | 40 | 25 | 4 |
| K/650/0055 | Using studies and tools to promote the development of children | 3 | 100 | 65 | 10 |
| L/650/0056 | Professional Development for Early Years Educators | 3 | 20 | 12 | 2 |
Note: Learners must ensure they meet the requirements before purchasing qualification.For further information, please click here and find out the clear guidelines.
*A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.
This qualification is ideal for those individuals looking to work with young children and those who want to pursue a career in early years education. This course is specifically designed for those who are looking to start their career in this field or those who already work in early years settings and desire to enhance their skills and qualifications. This course is for learners who want to develop a career as:
All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by Qualifi Ltd. The qualifications are criterion-referenced based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
The Assessor judges that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria.
This Qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the Qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this Qualification is as follows:
Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) (610/0013/6)
What is QUALIFI?
QUALIFI is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) with a reference number RN5160. Ofqual is responsible for maintaining standards and confidence in a wide range of vocational qualifications, whereas QUALIFI has a duty of care to implement quality assurance processes.
Inspire London College Offers RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) Qualifications from Ofqual Regulated awarding body Qualifi Ltd.
Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from Qualifi Ltd, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.
Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage (Local and International) = Included in Course Fee
If you wish to receive your Certificate and Transcript by special courier, i.e., DHL, there will be an extra cost of £40 (International).
Note: It is not mandatory to select the courier service for delivery. We provide this special courier option for your convenience because standard posts take longer (3-4 weeks).
