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Education Support Assistant (PDA)

South Lanarkshire College

Content

This course is designed to develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, values and competencies for those wishing to work with, or already working with, children and young people in an education setting.

An Education support assistant has an important role to play in shaping a child’s learning, by creating a positive and supportive environment for all. Research shows that when Support Assistants are deployed effectively, with appropriate training and support, they can make a significant contribution to pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Content includes:

Understanding and Developing Professional Practice; Development of Children and Young People; Supporting the Behaviour of Children and Young People; Supporting Children and Young People who require Additional Support for Learning; Protecting and Promoting the Rights of the Child; Planning for Practice (Nurturing approaches); Supporting Playwork Practice.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Interview.

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

Part time (evening)

Course Length

1 year

Department

Childcare and Education

SCQF Level

6

Website

www.slc.ac.uk

Career Sectors

College or University Lecturing

Education Support

Primary School Teaching

Secondary School Teaching

Teaching - Other