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Kilwinning Campus

Content

If you’re interested in a career in Education Support then this course can help you on your way. It offers you a broad perspective across key areas to prepare you for your next progression route or employment as a support assistant in an Education setting.

This course develops your knowledge and understanding for working successfully in a support assistant role within a variety of educational settings. The focus is on understanding the role of a support worker and gaining practical experience of the role through a workplace setting.

This qualification covers areas such as:

Understanding Professional Practice in an Education Setting; Development of Children and Young People in an Education Setting; Supporting the Behaviour of Children and Young People in an Education Setting; Supporting Children and Young People who require Additional Support for Learning; Protecting and Promoting the Rights of the Child; Working with Children and Young People with Autism in an Education Setting; Supporting Children and Young People with Dyslexia.

Entry Requirements

5 relevant subjects at National 5 including English; or Early Learning and Childcare (Level 5); or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Entry subject to interview and completing a short written activity.

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.

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC