Lerwick Campus
This course aims to provide a qualification for those who are currently employed as an Education Support Assistant or those who would like to take on that role.
It will enable you to develop the specific skills of an Education Support Assistant and to develop knowledge of issues associated with children and young people in educational settings.
It also provides you with a deeper knowledge of Additional Support Needs across a broad spectrum of specific needs and disabilities.
The course includes a work experience element which can be completed either in your workplace if you are currently employed in an educational setting or through volunteer work in a similar role.
No formal entry requirements. You will be invited for interview.
You may progress on to an NC or HNC in Early Education and Childcare or an SVQ in Children's Care Learning and Development, subject to interview.
You can register as a support worker with the Scottish Social Services Council in a variety of early education, childcare and play settings.
August
Other
Part time (day)
1 year
Education, Child and Youth Studies
6
