EDEXCEL Level 3 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Qualification summary
The purpose of this qualification is to enable candidates to gain recognition for competences achieved in supporting teaching and learning at level 3. The qualification draws on the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, developed by the Training and Development Agency for Schools. These NOS cover teaching assistant roles as well as roles involving supervision, pastoral support and supporting inclusion. The standards reflect the six themes of the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children's Workforce. These themes underpin working practice for the whole children's workforce.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Candidates can progress into associated NVQs including the Level 4 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development and the Level 4 NVQ in Learning, Development and Support Services for Children, Young People and Those who Care for Them.
Learning Mentor
Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
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13 Education and Training
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13.2
Direct Learning Support
The qualification is internally assessed and verified but externally verified by Edexcel according to the NVQ Code of Conduct.
Candidates must complete all units in Group 1, plus four units from Groups A - E (total 10 units). No more than two units may be taken from Group E (B5 and B6 leadership units may not both be taken).
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1 -
Mandatory units
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A -
Supporting pupils' learning
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M/103/9158 - Promote the transfer of learning from outdoor experiences
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K/104/0194 - Use information and communication technology to support pupils’ learning
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T/104/0201 - Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher
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A/104/0202 - Contribute to the planning and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
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F/104/0203 - Support literacy development
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J/104/0204 - Support numeracy development
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L/104/0205 - Support implementation of the early years curriculum
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R/104/0206 - Support teaching and learning in a curriculum area
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Y/104/0207 - Observe and promote pupil performance and development
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D/104/0208 - Contribute to assessment for learning
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H/104/0209 - Prepare and maintain the learning environment
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B -
Meeting additional support needs
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L/103/3416 - Support children with disabilities or special educational needs and their families
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L/103/0323 - Assist in the administration of medication
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T/102/8727 - Work with children and young people with additional requirements to meet their personal support needs
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Y/102/8736 - Contribute to the prevention and management of challenging behaviour in children and young people
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Y/104/0210 - Provide literacy and numeracy support to enable pupils to access the wider curriculum
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D/104/0211 - Support gifted and talented pupils
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H/104/0212 - Support bilingual/multilingual pupils
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K/104/0213 - Provide bilingual/multilingual support for teaching and learning
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M/104/0214 - Support pupils with communication and interaction needs
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T/104/0215 - Support pupils with cognition and learning needs
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A/104/0216 - Support pupils with behaviour, emotional and social development needs
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F/104/0217 - Support pupils with sensory and/or physical needs
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C -
Providing pastoral support
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R/101/7489 - Facilitate Children and Young People’s Learning and Development Through Mentoring
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Y/103/3399 - Promote children’s well-being and resilience
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J/103/3429 - Support children and families through home visiting
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J/104/0218 - Support children and young people during transitions in their lives
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L/102/6160 - Contribute to improving attendance
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A/101/7003 - Enable Young People to be Active Citizens
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F/101/7004 - Support Young People in Tackling Problems and Taking Action
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T/101/7016 - Work with Young People to Safeguard their Welfare
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D -
Supporting the wider work of the school
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D/103/4439 - Organise and supervise travel
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T/103/3412 - Plan and support self-directed play
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A/104/0197 - Invigilate tests and examinations
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L/104/0219 - Lead an extra-curricular activity
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F/104/0220 - Contribute to maintaining pupil records
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J/104/0221 - Monitor and maintain curriculum resources
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L/104/0222 - Organise cover for absent colleagues
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R/104/0223 - Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities
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Y/104/0224 - Liaise with parents, carers and families
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A/101/7020 - Provide Information to Aid Policy Formation, and the Improvement of Practices and Provision
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L/101/6616 - Provide Displays
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E -
Working with colleagues
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F/103/1582 - Provide leadership for your team
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H/103/1588 - Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
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A/103/6554 - Lead and motivate volunteers
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R/103/1585 - Allocate and check work in your team
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Y/103/1586 - Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
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D/104/0225 - Develop and maintain working relationships with other practitioners
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R/101/2941 - Support Learners by Mentoring in the Workplace
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A/101/4361 - Support Competence Achieved in the Workplace