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Education Support Assistance (PDA)

West Lothian College

Content

This course is suitable for those who wish to work as a pupil support worker in a nursery/primary/secondary or additional support needs setting.

This course includes: Child development; Children and young people with additional support needs; Supporting behaviour; Rights and entitlements; Practical units.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Interview and short written and numeracy task.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Childhood Practice

SCQF Level

6

Career Sectors

College or University Lecturing

Education Support

Primary School Teaching

Secondary School Teaching

Teaching - Other