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University Centre Rotherham Courses Education Foundation Degree in Learning Support

Foundation Degree in Learning Support

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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.

  • Study Skills for Higher Education
  • Supporting and Enhancing Learning
  • Social Contexts of Learning
  • Digital Technologies for Learning
  • Working with Professionals and Families
  • Managing Behaviour
  • Communication, Language and Literacy
  • Safeguarding
  • Research Methods
  • Inclusivity
  • Project Module

  • You should be in a paid or voluntary learning support position at a recognised training or education establishment for at least 2 days per week
  • Basic IT skills
  • A good level of English

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 worked as an Accountant and Company Auditor for 10 years prior to teaching – this was in the Medical Industry and Private Training Industry. I decided to teach to offer my knowledge to others, and have been teaching for seven years.”

Conal White
Conal White Curriculum Team Leader in Accounting
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Start an exciting career in Education

The education sector is ideal for those who have a passion for inspiring others and helping people reach their full potential.

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Further Education Lecturer

Average salary - £33,700

Further Education Lecturers supervise and teach trade and technical education to students beyond secondary education and for adults and commercial training.

Day-to-day tasks**:
  • Plan, prepare and teach classes and workshops for students
  • Use e-learning technology to deliver lessons
  • Work with learning support staff to give students with special educational needs or disabilities extra help
  • Check and mark work and give feedback
  • Help and motivate students facing barriers to learning and make sure that all students work well together
  • Make referrals to other professionals e.g. mentors, personal tutors, careers advisers and counsellors
  • Meet with subject colleagues and other staff to plan and review work and share good practice
  • Plan and take part in events like open days or recruitment activities
Working environments

You could work in a sixth form college, an independent training centre, at a college or in a prison.

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Training Officer

Average salary - £25,000

Training Officers plan and run courses and workshops for staff within organisations.

Day-to-day tasks**:
  • Assess individual and organisational training needs
  • Conduct staff appraisals and meetings with managers
  • Design engaging, appropriate, and inclusive learning activities
  • Deliver training using online, blended or classroom based methods
  • Assess individuals and the effectiveness of training programmes
  • Monitor trainees’ progress
  • Make sure training is cost-effective and within budget

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the education sector include*:

  • Teaching
  • Enthusiasm
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Leadership

What our students say

“I worked as an Accountant and Company Auditor for 10 years prior to teaching – this was in the Medical Industry and Private Training Industry. I decided to teach to offer my knowledge to others, and have been teaching for seven years.”

Conal White
Conal White Curriculum Team Leader in Accounting

“I like to be able to carry out my work at home, and when I need to come into campus it is local. The lecturers are really supportive and the classes are interesting.”

Billy Jiang
Billy Jiang Higher National Diploma - Diploma Level 5 in General Engineering

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