The Foundation Degree is a vocational programme for those who are involved in learning support as a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Learning Mentor or Volunteer in a learning support setting.
All modules are closely related to the work of learning support workers.
This is a well-established and popular course with a high achievement rate.The teaching team offers all their students a high level of support and guidance. There is one-to-one support available when needed and studying with us allows you to continue working in your local placement.
As the course is validated by the University of Hull, all processes, from admissions through to assessment, are regularly reviewed to ensure that there is compliance with the University’s academic regulations, equivalence in academic standards, appropriate staffing and resources are maintained and that there is a provision of a good quality Higher Education experience for all students on the programme.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
The course can enhance employment prospects and provides the first step towards a full degree via a top-up route. It is possible to progress from the Foundation Degree in Learning Support to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at primary level or onto the BA (Hons) Education and Professional Development top-up programme, available at University Centre Rotherham.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
The childcare sector is ideal for those who are patient, caring and have a passion for helping children to develop, learn and reach their full potential.
Teaching Assistants support teachers with classroom work and admin tasks and facilitate children’s development via help with reading, writing and learning activities.
Helping teachers prepare lesson materials, working with students to support them with work, recording and reporting student progress, maintaining a safe and healthy environment and following safeguarding procedures and helping manage class behaviour.**
Schools (public or private) and special needs schools.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Nursery Assistants care for children from birth up to seven years old and help their development and learning in a safe and supportive setting.
Planning and supervising activities like art, music and cooking, helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, taking children on trips, observing children and writing reports, making sure children are safe and well and speaking with parents and carers.**
Nurseries, children’s homes or hospitals.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
“Coming to college has allowed me to develop more confidence to help prepare me for my next step in life.”
Georgia Whitbread Level 3 Art and Design, Former student at Rawmarsh Community School
“I feel like I gained the knowledge I needed to effectively help the children, by for example, carrying out interventions or one-on-one teachings. My tutors were really helpful and always there if I needed help with anything.”
James Doran Teaching Standards
“The teachers are very supportive in helping me achieve my ambition to study adult nursing at university.”
Maneerat Thongngoen Level 3 Health and Social Care Former student at De Warenne Academy
