Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/3931/7
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 251 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
251 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Support the Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify signs of mental ill health in children and young people in line with school policies.
- Explain the influences on social and emotional development.
- Describe the special educational needs of children with social and emotional needs.
- Support children to develop relationships with others.
- Support children to develop self-reliance, resilience, and self-esteem.
- Observe, record, and report concerns about mental health and wellbeing.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Support Enrichment Activities for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to contribute to planning learning and enrichment activities.2. Be able to prepare for learning and enrichment activities.3. Be able to support learning and enrichment activities.4. Be able to observe and report on children and young people participation and progress.5. Be able to contribute to the evaluation of learning and enrichment activities.6. Be able to evaluate own practice in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Implement Safeguarding Policies and Safe Practice When Working with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people.2. Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people.3. Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting.4. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed.5. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied.6. Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing.7. Understand the importance of online safety for children and young people.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Work in Partnership with Other Professionals to Support Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of multi-agency and integrated working in supporting children and young people.
- Analyse the benefits and challenges of multi-agency working for children, young people, and their families.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with other practitioners.
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in working relationships with other practitioners.
- Contribute to partnership working by sharing relevant information and resources with other practitioners.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of partnership working in meeting the needs of children and young people.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Support Assessment and Planning of Outcomes for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose and key characteristics of assessment for learning.
- Implement a range of assessment strategies to support learning.
- Support children and young people in reviewing their own learning strategies and achievements.
- Contribute to the review of assessment for learning practices.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Support Children and Young People to Achieve Their Learning Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles and values that underpin support for children and young people to achieve their learning goals.
- Identify current legislation and statutory guidance relevant to supporting educational achievement.
- Support children and young people to identify and articulate their learning needs.
- Support children and young people to set realistic and achievable learning goals.
- Support children and young people to plan actions to achieve their learning goals.
- Implement strategies to support children and young people in working towards their educational goals.
- Review educational achievements with children and young people, providing constructive feedback.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of support provided and identify areas for improvement.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Support the Development of a Stimulating and Safe Learning Environment for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the key principles of planning a safe and stimulating learning environment for children and young people.
- Explain the importance of speech, language and communication for overall development.
- Analyse the benefits of adult support in developing speech, language and communication skills.
- Demonstrate strategies to support speech, language and communication development in own setting.
- Assess the effectiveness of the learning environment in promoting speech, language and communication.
- Justify the role of the teaching assistant in maintaining a positive environment for SLC development.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Promote Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Acceptance for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people's development and well-being.
- Apply strategies to promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people.
- Analyse the role of the teaching assistant in supporting inclusive practices.
- Justify the importance of challenging discrimination and promoting acceptance.
- Demonstrate how to adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
- Critically assess the effectiveness of inclusive practices in educational settings.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Deliver Individual and Small Group Teaching with the Teacher and other Professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan learning activities that align with the teacher's objectives and meet individual learner needs.
- Prepare resources and materials for learning activities, ensuring they are appropriate and accessible.
- Deliver learning activities to individuals and small groups, using effective communication and instructional strategies.
- Adapt learning activities in response to learner feedback and emerging needs.
- Monitor learner progress during activities using observation and questioning techniques.
- Assess learning outcomes against the planned objectives and provide constructive feedback to learners.
- Record and report assessment information to the teacher and other professionals in line with school procedures.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities and suggest improvements for future practice.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Reflect on Own Practice and Identify Professional Development Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the requirements for competence in the teaching assistant role
- Describe the purpose and benefits of reflective practice
- Use reflective models to evaluate own practice
- Identify areas for improvement based on reflection
- Construct a personal development plan with achievable goals
- Apply learning from CPD activities to improve practice
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Promote Learning and Independence in Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of effective mentoring in an educational context.
- Analyse how mentoring can facilitate learning and development for individual children and young people.
- Assess the individual learning and development needs of a child or young person.
- Plan mentoring activities to address identified needs.
- Implement mentoring strategies that promote independence and resilience.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring process in achieving outcomes.
- Reflect on own mentoring practice and identify areas for improvement.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Teaching Assistant (Diploma)
Promote Positive Behaviour with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key principles of promoting positive behaviour in educational settings.
- Analyse how school policies and procedures support positive behaviour.
- Demonstrate strategies to encourage positive behaviour in a classroom setting.
- Apply de-escalation techniques to manage inappropriate behaviour.
- Evaluate responses to challenging behaviour in line with policy.
- Contribute to a review of behaviour policies using evidence from practice.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3931/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025