NQual
Level 5
QN: 610/5120/2
Curriculum Active
NQual Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching Assistant
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 435 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
NQual
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
435 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advancing Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand theories of learning, their application and their implications for learning
- Understand child development and age-related expectations
- Understand the barriers to learning and how to overcome them
- Understand teaching strategies to advance learning
- Be able to advance learning
- Be able to respond to and mitigate potential hazards that may affect the learning environment
2
Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of and approaches to learner voices
- Understand the principle of effective team
- Understand effective communication with all stakeholders
- Understand the importance of advocating for the needs of learners
- Be able to effectively communicate with learners, colleagues, parents or carers and stakeholders
3
Curriculum Provision Specialist
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of curriculum provision
- Understand social and emotional well-being in learning1.
- Be able to advocate for curriculum
4
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Be able to demonstrate behaviours expected of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
5
Planning and Assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand rationale, methods and approaches to planning for learning
- Understand different assessment methods
- Understand the difference between curriculum, assessment and pedagogy
- Be able to plan and assess learning
6
Professionalism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of reflective practice
- Understand strategies to develop resilience in self and others
- Understand the principles of effective coaching and mentoring
- Be able to demonstrate professionalism in role
7
Regulation and Guidance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand statutory and non-statutory frameworks relating to your provision
- Understand equity, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Understand the principles of sustainability within your provision
- Be able to follow regulation and guidance in your provision
8
Social and Emotional Well-being Specialist
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of social and emotional well-being
- Understand social and emotion well-being in learning3 Be able to advocate for individuals who need support with social and emotional well-being
9
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Specialist
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of special educational needs and disabilities
- Understand SEND in learning
- Be able to advocate for individuals with SEND
10
The Role of a Specialist Teaching Assistant
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Be able to demonstrate behaviours expected of a Specialist Teaching Assistant
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5120/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2024