Mode of study	Vocational Full-time
Duration	1 Year
Campus	London Road Campus
Start date	1 September 2025
Course code	FLR2STL (2526)

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Who is it for?

This course is for anyone aged between 16-19. This course is career related and is open to students who wish to be working as or progress to a Teaching Assistant; Learning Support Assistant; Special Educational Needs Assistant or related roles. Progression to the Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning is also an option.
Entry Requirements

A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above (including English) and GCSE Maths at Grade 3, or a Level 1 qualification in Health & Social Care or Childcare.
Safeguarding you as students and the children and young people you will be caring for on placement is extremely important. You are required to bring 3 pieces of ID on enrolment, so you can complete a DBS check.
What does the course involve?

This course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in the stimulating and rewarding education sector. Our experienced teaching staff will help you to learn the skills and techniques needed to work in this fascinating and vital industry.
The course consists of 11 units that cover a wide range of areas including:
• Children and young people’s development
• Supporting children’s learning
• Young people’s positive behaviour and communication
• Professional relationships
You will spend three days a week in college and two days a week on placement in a local school. You'll be required to complete 120 hours in placement to be able to demonstrate skills and competency.
How is the course assessed?

This course involves a range of assessment approaches. Across the 11 units of the course, you will be assessed through essays, reports, reflective accounts, presentations, activity plans, displays, placement observations and case studies.
Additional Notes

There will be work placements of a minimum of two days a week and block placements during your study.
• Guest speakers
• Forest School activities
• Trips and Visits
• Celebrating current events such as World Book Day.
This qualification enables you to seek employment as a Level 2 teaching assistant or in other roles within the childcare industry. You could also progress to other qualifications such as the T Level in Education and Early Years and Level 3 apprenticeships.
What do I do next?

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 653111 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk

Lauren Davies

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Previous school: MShrewsbury Academy

You get loads of placement and work experience opportunities on this course – with two days a week for the whole year. I do mine at Shrewsbury Cathedral Nursery. It is a very rewarding course and gives you a great head-start with your future career, with so many job options available once you’ve completed College. The teachers are helpful and supportive, with College and personal issues. I hope to go to university to get my PGCE so that I can eventually be a primary school teacher.

Libby Barrett

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Previous school: Meole Brace School

After looking around other colleges and the other campuses, Childcare and Education at London Road Campus was my favourite option. I have always enjoyed being around children and after College I will be working at Opportunity Pre-School. On this course I’ve learnt strategies to manage my work, coursework and personal life. Being allowed to do practical placements is really useful and it’s great to work with current practitioners in a current situation.